Sterile Processing Technician

Instrumentum•Petersburg, VA

12d•$24 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Instrumentum is hiring full-time Sterile Processing Technicians at its off-site reprocessing center in Petersburg, 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 known schedule while operating in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment. The position covers the full reprocessing cycle, from receiving instruments through shipping them back to client facilities. There is no direct patient contact and no travel is required. Technicians work on the production floor and may be assigned to first, second, or third shift. The role requires consistent attention to detail, adherence to manufacturer instructions and quality procedures, and careful handling of instruments that will be used in procedures. The facility is climate-controlled with controlled access. Routine exposure to biohazardous materials and strong chemical odors requires PPE. Pay is $24.00–$34.00 per hour, based on experience and certification. CRCST or CSPDT certification is preferred but not required at hire; technicians are expected to earn a certification within 18 months of their start date. Instrumentum provides structured training and a defined path from Technician to Sterile Processing Coordinator.

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 remain on your feet for most of the shift.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push and pull loaded case carts weighing up to 450 pounds.
Ability to perform frequent reaching, grasping, and fine hand work.
Ability to work with routine exposure to biohazardous materials and strong chemical odors while wearing required PPE.

Nice To Haves

CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician, HSPA) or 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, 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 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 each set in Censitrac from receipt through return to the client facility.
Follow the non-conforming instrument protocol by documenting issues and escalating them rather than passing them along.
Work in accordance with 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; eligible from the first day.
Paid time off accruing from day one, beginning at 10 days and increasing with tenure.
9 paid holidays; employees who volunteer to work a holiday receive 1.5× pay plus 8 hours of PTO.
Employee Assistance Program.
Paid every two weeks.
Structured training and a defined career path from Technician to Sterile Processing Coordinator.