Sterile Processing Technician

Sterile Processing Technician

Location: Richmond, VA 23230

Job Duration: 3 Months (Possibility of Extension)

Shift Options: 3rd Shift – 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM | 40 Hours per Week | 5 Days per Week

Pay: $33/hr on W2

Job Summary:

Responsible for the decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment to support safe patient care.

Ensures all instruments and equipment meet established quality, safety, and infection prevention standards before use.

Maintains compliance with ANSI/AAMI standards, manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFUs), and facility policies and procedures.

Supports efficient operating room and clinical operations by providing sterile instruments and supplies in a timely manner.

Job Responsibilities:

• Follow all ANSI/AAMI standards, manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFUs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and company work instructions.
• Decontaminate used surgical instruments and equipment using appropriate PPE and infection control protocols.
• Disassemble, clean, inspect, and reassemble complex surgical instruments.
• Assemble, package, and prepare instrument trays and surgical sets according to established guidelines.
• Operate washer disinfectors, sterilizers (autoclaves), and other sterile processing equipment safely and effectively.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and damage prior to sterilization and packaging.
• Document missing, damaged, or malfunctioning instruments according to department procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of sterilization cycles, biological testing, instrument tracking, and inventory.
• Handle surgical instruments and customer-owned equipment with care to prevent damage.
• Complete required computer documentation and tracking activities accurately and on time.
• Monitor inventory levels of instruments and sterile processing supplies.
• Perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance of sterile processing equipment.
• Maintain clean, organized, and compliant work areas.
• Adhere to infection prevention, safety, and quality assurance standards.
• Communicate effectively with operating room staff, clinical teams, and department personnel.
• Participate in ongoing education, competency assessments, and process improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum one (1) year of recent hands-on sterile processing experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CRCST, CIS, or equivalent).