Sterile Processing Technician

Instrumentum•Richmond, VA

12d•$24 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Instrumentum is hiring full-time Sterile Processing Technicians at its off-site reprocessing center in Richmond, Virginia. The facility reprocesses surgical instruments for partner hospitals and surgery centers. Instruments arrive on a transport schedule, allowing work to follow a defined process and schedule, while remaining fast-paced and production-oriented. Openings are available on first, second, and third shifts. The position is on-site and has no direct patient contact or required travel. Technicians perform the full reprocessing cycle, from receiving instruments through decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, packaging, storage, case-cart building, and shipping. Work must follow device manufacturer instructions for use (IFUs), ANSI/AAMI standards, and Instrumentum’s Quality Management System, SOPs, and Work Instructions. The role includes tracking instrument sets in Censitrac and documenting and escalating non-conforming instruments. The work takes place in a climate-controlled, controlled-access production facility. Technicians are on their feet for most of the shift, regularly lift up to 50 pounds, and push or pull loaded case carts weighing up to 450 pounds. Reaching, grasping, and fine hand work are near-constant. The role involves routine exposure to biohazardous materials and strong chemical odors, with PPE required throughout. Pay is $24.00–$34.00 per hour, based on experience and certification. CRCST or CSPDT certification is preferred at hire but not required; technicians must certify within 18 months of their start date.

Requirements

At least 1 year of hands-on sterile processing experience in a hospital SPD, ambulatory surgery center, or off-site reprocessing facility.
High school diploma or GED.
Working knowledge of decontamination, tray assembly, and steam sterilization.
Ability to read and follow IFUs, SOPs, and count sheets.
Willingness to complete required vaccinations and health screenings.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including standing for most of the shift, regularly lifting up to 50 pounds, pushing and pulling loaded case carts up to 450 pounds, and frequent reaching, grasping, and fine hand work.
PPE use throughout routine work involving exposure to biohazardous material and strong chemical odors.
Obtain CRCST or CSPDT certification within 18 months of the start date.

Nice To Haves

CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician, HSPA) certification.
CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician, CBSPD) certification.
CIS, CSIS, CER, CFER, or CASSPT certification.
Orthopedic instrumentation, loaner tray, and consignment tray experience.
Experience with 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 equipment, washer-disinfectors, and cart washers in accordance with each device’s manufacturer IFU.
Disassemble, clean, and reassemble complex surgical instruments.
Inspect instruments for cleanliness, function, and damage; assemble trays and sets according 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 by documenting and escalating them rather than passing them along.
Follow ANSI/AAMI standards, manufacturer IFUs, the Quality Management System, SOPs, and Work Instructions.

Benefits

Medical insurance, effective the first of the month after the start date.
Dental insurance, effective the first of the month after the start date.
Vision insurance, effective the first of the month after the start date.
Company-paid life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
401(k) with company match; eligibility begins on the first day.
Paid time off accruing from day one, beginning at 10 days and increasing with tenure.
Nine paid holidays; employees who volunteer to work a holiday receive 1.5× pay plus 8 hours of PTO.
Employee Assistance Program.
Structured training and a defined path from Technician to Sterile Processing Coordinator.
Pay every two weeks.