Sterile Processing Technician I (rotating shifts)

Augusta Health Brand; Fishersville (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta Health Brand in Fishersville, Virginia, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to uphold infection control standards and ensure the proper handling of surgical supplies and equipment. This full-time second shift role requires teamwork and the ability to work independently.

The ideal candidate will possess a High School Diploma, a certification in Sterile Processing, and experience in a clinical environment. This position emphasizes strong attention to detail and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Specialty certification desired (HSPA), obtainable on the job.
• Experience in hospital/clinical setting preferred.
• Basic computer proficiency required.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain infection control standards for decontamination and re‑processing of equipment.
• Ensure proper inventory, assembly, inspection, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of surgical supplies.
• Adhere to shift schedules and participate in applicable shift differentials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Specialty certification (HSPA)

Job description

Sterile Processing Technician

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for maintaining infection control standards related to the decontamination and re‑processing of equipment and instruments used in patient care throughout the organization. The role ensures that all surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment are properly inventoried, decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed in a timely manner throughout the hospital.

Full‑time, second shift; available during days, evenings, and nights. Must work well with a team and independently with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain infection control standards for decontamination and re‑processing of equipment and instruments.
• Ensure proper inventory, assembly, inspection, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of surgical supplies.
• Adhere to shift schedules and participate in applicable shift differentials.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Specialty certification desired (HSPA), obtainable on the job.
• Experience in hospital/clinical setting preferred.
• Basic computer proficiency required.
• Strong attention to detail.

Location

Fishersville VA
78 Medical Center Drive
Fishersville, VA 22939, USA

Company Information

Augusta Health is a mission‑driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville, Virginia.

Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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