Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) - Outpatient Surgery

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 22,468 - 34,825; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Retirement Savings

Health Savings Plans

Certification and education support

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

UVA Health University Medical Center is seeking Certified Sterile Processing Technicians to support high acuity surgical services at UVA Health. The role emphasizes infection prevention, surgical readiness, and collaboration with OR and perioperative teams to ensure patient safety.

Compensation ranges from $16.31 to $25.28 hourly, with additional benefits and opportunities for certification within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Experience: 1 year or relevant experience preferred; CNA, EMT, PCT or CMA highly preferred.
• Licensure: No certification required at hire; certifications within 6 months may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, cleaning, assembly, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable surgical instruments and equipment.
• Prepare and assemble surgical trays following established tray listings.
• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment and document parameters to ensure compliance and safety.
• Maintain accurate tracking of instruments and trays using barcode systems.
• Support Operating Room readiness by pulling cases, restocking supplies, and expediting instrumentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, regulated, and compliant work environment.

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Sterile Processing Technician - Certified

Behind every successful surgery is a flawless sterile process. Play a critical role in patient safety and surgical excellence at one of the nation's leading academic medical centers.

UVA Health University Medical Center is seeking Certified Sterile Processing Technicians to support high acuity surgical services across our perioperative environment. This is an opportunity to be part of a mission‑driven team where precision, accountability, and teamwork directly impact patient outcomes every single day.

The Role

At UVA Health, Sterile Processing Technicians are trusted experts in infection prevention and surgical readiness, working in close partnership with the Operating Room, Perioperative Services, and clinical teams to ensure the highest standards of surgery preparation. Your work directly supports safe surgeries and infection prevention, which contributes directly to successful patient outcomes.

This role is ideal for professionals who take pride in accuracy, consistency, and being an essential part of complex surgical care.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, cleaning, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable surgical instruments and equipment
• Prepare and assemble surgical trays following established tray listings
• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment and document all parameters to ensure compliance and safety
• Maintain accurate tracking of instruments and trays using barcode systems
• Support Operating Room readiness by pulling cases, restocking supplies, and expediting instrumentation
• Maintain a clean, organized, regulated, and compliant work environment

Minimum Requirements

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.

Experience: 1 year or relevant experience preferred. Experience as CNA, EMT, PCT or CMA highly preferred.

Licensure: No certification required at hire; obtaining certain certifications within 6 months of hire may be required. See position requisition for details.

Physical Demands

Job requires sitting/standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping/traveling and reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly; ability to lift/push/pull 25–50 lbs. Working in environments with fumes, chemicals, vibrations, heat, noise, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

Compensation — The pay range for this role is $16.31 - $25.28 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate’s qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Savings Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

Why UVA Health

• Magnet-recognized academic medical center known for excellence in patient care, research, and education
• Opportunities across inpatient, specialty, and outpatient OR environments
• Structured growth and staffing plans that support long-term stability
• Exposure to high-acuity, specialty surgical services
• Supportive leadership focused on quality, safety, and career longevity

Why Charlottesville?

Charlottesville offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and lifestyle—nestled near the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park, with vibrant dining, wineries, arts, and a walkable downtown. It is a place where your career and quality of life can thrive.

EEO Statement

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. UVA is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.