Sterile Processing Technician

Instrumentum•Richmond, VA

7d•$24 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Instrumentum is hiring Sterile Processing Technicians for our off-site reprocessing center in Richmond, Virginia. This role focuses on reprocessing surgical instruments for partner hospitals and surgery centers, offering a predictable schedule compared to traditional hospital SPD roles. While fast-paced due to high volume, the work is planned and follows a defined process. Technicians will handle the full cycle of instrument processing, from receiving and decontamination to sterilization, packaging, and shipping, adhering to strict quality standards and manufacturer instructions.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Receive, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, package, store, build case carts, and ship surgical instruments.
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, escalate it, do not pass it along.
Work to ANSI/AAMI standards, manufacturer IFUs, and our Quality Management System, SOPs, and Work Instructions.

Benefits

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.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
401(k) with company match.
Paid time off that starts accruing on day one, beginning at 10 days and increasing with tenure.
9 paid holidays.
Volunteer to work a holiday and 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.