Job Description

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 applicant’s 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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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 applicant’s 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.