Central Sterile Technician, Noncertified

Lifepoint Health • Warrenton, VA

4d • $20 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Fauquier Health is a community-focused health system committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care across the region. Recognized twice as a Top General Hospital by The Leapfrog Group—the only hospital in Virginia to receive this distinction—and holding Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care, the organization continues to set a high standard for clinical excellence. The system also includes The Villa at Suffield Meadows assisted living facility and a growing network of physician practices offering services in primary care, gastroenterology, general surgery, OB/GYN, and other specialty areas. Dedicated to improving community health, Fauquier Health provides high-quality, accessible care close to home. Fauquier Health is a 97-bed acute care hospital providing comprehensive, patient-centered services, including advanced surgical care with robotics, a 24-hour Emergency Department, extensive medical imaging, and an Intensive Care Unit. The hospital offers a wide range of specialty services such as Orthopedics and Spine, a Cardiac Catheterization Lab, and robotic-assisted procedures, along with a dedicated Family Birthing Center and Intermediate Care Nursery. Fauquier Health is committed to quality and excellence and holds accreditations as a Joint Commission-accredited facility, a certified Primary Stroke Center, a Center for Excellence in Joint Replacement, and an accredited Chest Pain Center. Fauquier Health Physician Services includes board-certified providers across multiple specialties, delivering high-quality, personalized care in a community-focused, small-town environment. With a growing network of clinics spanning from Culpeper to Gainesville and beyond, Fauquier Health continues to expand to meet the evolving healthcare needs of the region.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• Completion of at least 400 clinical hours in a hospital-based setting required (online-only certification programs are not accepted)
• Current BLS certification required within 30 days of hire
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment and take appropriate action
• Knowledge of sterile processing, infection control practices, and instrumentation handling
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in decontamination, sterilization, and tray assembly
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to support collaboration with clinical departments

Nice To Haves

• CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) preferred

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean, and disinfect surgical instruments and medical equipment according to established infection control protocols
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and damage, ensuring all equipment meets safety and quality standards
• Assemble, wrap, and package instrument trays and supplies for sterilization
• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment, such as autoclaves, ensuring proper parameters and documentation are maintained
• Label, track, and distribute sterile supplies and equipment to appropriate departments in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate records of sterilization processes, biological testing, and inventory levels
• Store sterile instruments and supplies properly to preserve sterility and organization within the department

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Free Parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED