Sterile Processing Technician: Instrumentation Specialist

Mary Washington Healthcare; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support sterilization, decontamination, and assembly of surgical instruments. You will ensure sterility, track instruments, and maintain accurate records in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks, and comfort working with automated sterilization equipment. Training and continuous education are encouraged within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Must have ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills required; instrument tracking systems experience preferred.
• Completion of a Sterile Processing Technician training program is preferred; CRCST certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, cleans, inspects, and assembles surgical instruments according to policies.
• Packages and wraps instruments to maintain sterility.
• Operates and troubleshoots sterilization equipment (steam, low-temp, ETO, washer-disinfectors).
• Performs testing of sterilization cycles and documents results.
• Assembles complex surgical trays and case carts accurately and efficiently.
• Maintains records for sterilization loads and instrument tracking.
• Supports training of new technicians and participates in process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Organization & prioritization

Basic computer skills

Instrument tracking systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Technician training program

CRCST certification

Tools

Sterile processing equipment

Job description

Mary Washington Healthcare is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support sterilization, decontamination, and assembly of surgical instruments. You will ensure sterility, track instruments, and maintain accurate records in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks, and comfort working with automated sterilization equipment. Training and continuous education are encouraged within a collaborative team environment.