Surgical Instrumentation & Sterilization Specialist

Mary Washington Healthcare; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join our team. This role is responsible for cleaning, disinfection, inspection, assembly and sterilization of instruments and supplies used in surgical procedures.

The technician will operate sterilizers and related equipment, maintain accurate records, and support workflow and training. This position requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Sterile Processing Technician training program preferred.
• CRCST or equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum of one year of sterile processing experience preferred.
• Ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills; instrument tracking systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain departmental policies and procedures while following all quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Decontaminates, cleans, inspects, and assembles surgical instruments and medical devices according to established policies and procedures.
• Packages and wraps instruments and supplies using proper techniques to maintain sterility.
• Operates, monitors, and performs basic troubleshooting on sterilization equipment, including steam sterilizers, low-temperature systems, ETO sterilizers, and washer-disinfectors.
• Performs biological, chemical, and mechanical testing of sterilization cycles and documents results according to quality assurance standards.
• Assembles complex surgical trays, specialty sets, code carts, and case carts accurately and efficiently.
• Identifies, handles, and assembles specialized and delicate instrumentation used in advanced surgical procedures.
• Stores and rotates supplies, equipment, and instrument trays in accordance with departmental procedures and industry standards.
• Maintains accurate records for sterilization loads, instrument tracking, and inventory documentation.
• Receives requests for patient care equipment and delivers items to units in a timely and customer-focused manner.
• Follows all infection prevention practices, standard precautions, and safety guidelines related to chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Uses advanced knowledge of instrumentation to support accurate assembly and prioritization of surgical sets. Reports discrepancies to leadership.
• Assists in resolving workflow issues, equipment concerns, or deviations related to instrument quality or sterility.
• Provides training support to new technicians and serves as a knowledgeable resource on instrumentation, workflow processes, and sterilization methods.
• Participates in education programs, inservice training, and process improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Technician training program

CRCST certification

Tools

Instrument tracking systems

Sterilization equipment operation

Automated equipment handling

Job description

Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join our team. This role is responsible for cleaning, disinfection, inspection, assembly and sterilization of instruments and supplies used in surgical procedures.

The technician will operate sterilizers and related equipment, maintain accurate records, and support workflow and training. This position requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced