Sterile Processing Technician

Sterile Processing Technician Instrumentum Richmond, Virginia, United States About this position About Instrumentum We are a national sterile processing partner. We run off‑site reprocessing operations for hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers, with a focus on orthopedic instrumentation. Sterilization is all we do, which means sterile processing is not an afterthought here. It is the business. Instrumentum is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Instrumentum is hiring Sterile Processing Technicians for our off‑site reprocessing center in Richmond, Virginia. $24.00–$34.00 per hour, based on experience and certification. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift openings. Full-time, with benefits. Sterile processing, without the OR turnover clock If you have worked in a hospital SPD, you know the pattern. A case ends, the cart lands in decontam, and someone needs that tray back before the next one starts. Our Richmond facility does one thing: reprocess surgical instruments for the hospitals and surgery centers we partner with. Instruments arrive on a transport schedule rather than case by case, so the work runs to a plan. It is still fast-paced — this is a production floor and the volume is real. What changes is the predictability: a defined process, a known schedule, and nobody standing in decontam waiting on a tray for a room that is already open. What you will do Receive, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, package, store, build case carts, and ship — the full cycle, not a single station Decontaminate surgical instrumentation using manual cleaning, ultrasonic, washer-disinfectors, and cart washers, following each device’s manufacturer IFU Disassemble, clean, and reassemble complex surgical instruments Inspect instruments for cleanliness, function, and damage, then assemble trays and sets to count sheets Package sets using wrap, rigid containers, and peel pouches with the correct chemical indicators and labeling Run steam and low-temperature sterilization cycles, verify cycle parameters, and document load records and biological monitoring results Process orthopedic sets, loaner trays, and consignment instrumentation Track every set in Censitrac, from receipt through return to the client facility Follow the protocol for non-conforming instruments — document it, escalat Work to ANSI/AAMI standards, manufacturer IFUs, and our Quality Management System, SOPs, and Work Instructions What you need 1+ year of hands‑on sterile processing experience — hospital SPD, ambulatory surgery center, or off‑site reprocessing facility High school diploma or GED Working knowledge of decontamination, tray assembly, and steam sterilization Comfort reading and following IFUs, SOPs, and count sheets Willingness to complete required vaccinations and health screenings What we would like to see CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician, HSPA) or CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician, CBSPD) Orthopedic instrumentation, loaner tray, and consignment tray experience Censitrac, SPM, or other instrument tracking software What we would like to see CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician, HSPA) or CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician, CBSPD) CIS, CSIS, CER, CFER, or CASSPT certification Orthopedic instrumentation, loaner tray, and consignment tray experience Censitrac, SPM, or other instrument tracking software Flexible endoscope reprocessing experience About certification CRCST or CSPDT is preferred, not required at hire. Instrumentum’s policy is that technicians certify within 18 months of their start date — so if you have the hands‑on experience but have not sat for the exam yet, apply anyway. You will have the runway. Where you land in the $24–$34 range depends on your experience and your certification status. Who does well here Technicians who work the same way on hour eight as on hour one. Who re-check the count sheet instead of assuming. Who understand that a tray leaving this building goes into a procedure on a real person, and that nobody downstream catches what we miss. If you are the tech other techs come find when something does not look right, that is who we are hiring. The physical side of the job You will be on your feet for most of your shift Lifting up to 50 pounds is a regular part of the work, not an exception You will push and pull loaded case carts weighing up to 450 pounds Reaching, grasping, and fine hand work are near‑constant Routine exposure to biohazardous material and strong chemical odors, with PPE required throughout Climate‑controlled facility with controlled access. No travel required Pay and benefits $24.00–$34.00 per hour, based on experience and certification Medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective the first of the month after your start date Company-paid life insurance, plus short-term and long-term disability 401(k) with company match — you are eligible from your first day Paid time off that starts accruing on day one, beginning at 10 days and increasing with tenure 9 paid holidays. Volunteer to work one and you receive 1.5× pay plus 8 hours of PTO Employee Assistance Program Paid every two weeks Structured training, with a defined path from Technician to Sterile Processing Coordinator Schedule and location Full-time. We have openings on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift — tell us what you are looking for and we will tell you what is open. Offsite Reprocessing Center 2511 Britons Hill, Richmond, VA On-site position. No direct patient contact. #J-18808-Ljbffr