Sterile Processing Technician

Job Title: 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.

• 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.

• 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).