Sterile Processing Technician

Instrumentum•Richmond, VA

7d•$24 - $34•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. Unlike a hospital setting, instruments arrive on a transport schedule, allowing for a more predictable workflow. While still fast-paced due to high volume, the work is planned with a defined process and known schedule, eliminating the pressure of immediate turnaround for operating room cases. Technicians will handle the full cycle of sterile processing, from receiving and decontamination to sterilization, packaging, storage, and shipping.

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 manufacturer IFUs.
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 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 protocol for non-conforming instruments, including documentation and escalation.
Adhere to ANSI/AAMI standards, manufacturer IFUs, and the company's Quality Management System, SOPs, and Work Instructions.