Sterile Processing Technician I (second shift)

Augusta Health Careers•Fishersville, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician maintains infection control standards through the decontamination and reprocessing of equipment and instruments used in patient care throughout the organization. The role ensures surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment are inventoried, decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed throughout the hospital in a timely manner. The candidate should be able to work effectively with a team and independently with little supervision. This is a second-shift position, and the candidate must be available to work days, evenings, and nights. Shift differentials are paid on applicable shifts. Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit community health system in Fishersville, Virginia. It offers inpatient and outpatient care through Augusta Medical Center, a 255-bed inpatient facility, and Augusta Medical Group, which includes 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Specialty certification desired (HSPA); certification can be obtained on the job.
Hospital or clinical setting experience preferred.
Basic computer proficiency required.
Strong attention to detail.
Positive attitude.
Ability to work well with a team and independently with little supervision.
Availability to work days, evenings, and nights.

Nice To Haves

Hospital or clinical setting experience.
Specialty certification (HSPA).

Responsibilities

Maintain infection control standards in the decontamination and reprocessing of equipment and instruments used in patient care.
Inventory, decontaminate, assemble, inspect, package, sterilize, store, and distribute surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment in a timely manner.