Sterile Processing Technician

The Sterile Processing Technician supports sterile processing operations by cleaning inspecting assembling sterilizing storing and distributing surgical instruments supplies and reusable medical equipment. This role is critical to preventing infection supporting operating room readiness and maintaining compliance with sterile processing standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow aseptic technique and infection prevention principles.
• Clean inspect assemble sterilize and store surgical instruments and reusable medical equipment.
• Operate and monitor steam autoclaves and chemical sterilization systems including Sterrad.
• Perform biological testing chemical indicator checks Bowie-Dick testing and required documentation.
• Support high-level disinfection using systems such as Medivator Advantage Trophon and manual Cidex OPA processing.
• Reprocess flexible endoscopes including colonoscopes and gastroscopes.
• Identify damaged or broken instruments and locate replacements when available.
• Handle specialty instrumentation for general surgery GYN orthopedics arthroscopy total joints fracture fixation laparoscopic hysteroscopic and microscopic procedures.
• Follow manufacturer instructions for cleaning sterilization and high-level disinfection.
• Complete required compliance education client-specific training and regulatory requirements.
• Work safely while wearing required PPE in a loud hot humid and physically demanding environment.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Requirements & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Must hold or meet one of the required sterile processing credential/experience pathways: CRCST or higher through IAHCSMM/HSPA VA Level 2 with at least 2 years of current SPS experience HSPA or CBSPD certification or at least 5 years of documented hands-on SPS experience for non-certified technicians.
• Must meet one required training pathway: nationally recognized CRCST program Operating Room Technician program or U.S. military Surgical Technician program with at least 2 current years of documented SPS or related field experience.
• Knowledge of asepsis microbiology sterilization high-level disinfection surgical instrumentation medical terminology anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to read write and speak English effectively.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Card required.
• Must pass or possess VA Public Trust Clearance.
• Must be able to stand for long periods lift up to 50 lbs. push/pull heavy carts bend repeatedly lift above shoulder level wear PPE for extended periods and work in a physically demanding sterile processing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current CRCST HSPA or CBSPD certification.
• Recent sterile processing experience in a hospital VA military treatment facility or federal healthcare setting.
• Experience with Sterrad Medivator Advantage Trophon Cidex OPA steam autoclaves and flexible endoscope reprocessing.

Additional Information :

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicants background experience skills internal equity and alignment with geographical market data. 

Benefits Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus. International SOS Government Medical Services Inc. complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws. 

International SOS Government Medical Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal state and local laws. 

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Compensation Disclaimer:
Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicants background experience skills internal equity and alignment with geographical market data.

Benefits Language (FTE roles):
Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus. International SOS Government Medical Services complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement:
International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time