Sterile Processing Technician - Northern Virginia - Hamaker Court

10100 Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's National Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to oversee the inspection, preparation, receipt and issuance of sterile equipment for the Operating Room and inpatient units. The role supports clinical operations with attention to aseptic technique and accuracy in handling instruments.

Responsibilities include washing, inspecting, assembling instrument sets, maintaining records, and ensuring safety across the SPD.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year 6 months to 1 year related experience required.
• Moderate computer ability, strong communication skills, and aseptic technique knowledge.
• Basic calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
• CRCST certification required.

Responsibilities

• Patient Advocate: Support patients, families and staff; report concerns or issues regarding preoperative care to appropriate personnel.
• Instrument and Supply Quality and Maintenance: Receive, wash, inspect, prepare and issue instruments, trays and other equipment according to policies and procedures.
• Aseptic Technique: Identify principles of sterile technique and follow safety protocols.
• Sterile Processing: Load and operate washers, dryers, ultrasonic cleaners, sterilizers and cart wash machines; prepare instrument sets and maintain records.
• Safety: Speak up about unsafe behavior; ensure clear communication and promote safety for patients and staff.

Skills

Moderate computer ability

Communication skills

Aseptic technique

Basic calculations

Human relations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CRCST certification

Job description

Kids Are Our Everything. Department 10071 Northern Virginia Clinics

Pay Range $22.20 - $44.65

About the Role

This position requires the overall inspection, preparation, receipt and issuance of sterile processing equipment and supplies to the Operating Room and inpatient units. Performance of these technical tasks are integral to the support of clinical operations of the Operating Room.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED.


• Minimum Work Experience: 1 year 6 months to 1 year related experience (Required).


• Required Skills/Knowledge: Moderate computer ability Communication Skills Training (Inclusive of written and verbal skills). Knowledge of aseptic technique. Basic calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division). Human relations and interpersonal skills.


• Required Licenses and Certifications: Certification as a registered central service technician (CRCST) (Required).

Functional Accountabilities

• Patient Advocate: Supportive of patients, families and staff; report any concerns or issues regarding preoperative care to appropriate personnel. Direct any questions regarding preoperative preparation (case preparation) to Clinical Manager of SPD. Provide a safe, efficient, and supportive environment for surgical patient through the quality of processed equipment and supplies for the surgical patient. Assemble needed paperwork for the patient.


• Instrument and Supply Quality and Maintenance: Receive, wash, inspect, prepare and issue instruments, trays and other equipment according to policies and procedures. Inspect and prepare surgical items for sterilization. Stamp, date, store and rotate items; issue sterile and nonsterile items; and inspect for outdated items. Maintain daily productivity levels. Communicate with Operating Room staff about the needs and activities of the inner and outer core, supplies, case carts, instruments, linens and waste.


• Aseptic Technique: Identify the principles of sterile technique. Demonstrate a surgical conscience at all times. Select and prepare supplies and instruments for the sterilizer. Utilize the appropriate sterilizer for sterilization purposes (i.e.: flash sterilizer vs. washer sterilizer). Apply the correct technique of disinfection and follow manufacturer protocols.


• Sterile Processing: Load and operate washers, dryer, ultrasonic cleaner , sterilizers and cart wash machines. Follow established policy and procedure for building instrument sets according to count sheets. Display knowledge and dexterity in the utilization of required instrumentation and supplies. Anticipate emergency or unusual circumstances associated with equipment needs and supply availability. Anticipate the needs of the surgical team. Demonstrate organizational skills when preparing for surgical cases. Maintain surveillance of sterilization; maintain and monitor the daily records and indicators; follow recall procedures. Implement procedures to ensure adherence to sterilization requirements.


• Safety: Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation. Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation. Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers. Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance.

Benefits That Support You

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.


• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.


• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.


• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.


• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

Why Join Us

Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children's Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children's hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.

Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.

The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children's National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children's National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications.

Children's National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees.

This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.

Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or other characteristics protected by law.

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Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a "drug-free" work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.