Sterile Processing Tech 2

Inova Health SystemInova Health SystemFairfax, Virginia, United States
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Posted

8/24/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$23 - $37/hr

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The Sterile Processing Tech 2 is responsible for the safe decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments. They also maintain inventory levels and provide leadership within the department to ensure timely distribution of trays.

Requirements overview

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and hold a CRCST or CBSPD certification. A minimum of one year of sterile processing experience is required for this position.

Key skills

Sterile processingInstrument decontaminationInstrument assemblyInventory managementTray assemblyLeadershipSafety complianceQuality assurance

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Education requirements

high schoolprofessional certificate

About Inova Health System

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Employees

14,694

Type

Nonprofit

Size

10,001+ employees

We are Inova, Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. With expertise and compassion, we partner with our patients to help them stay healthy. We treat illness, heal injury and look at a patient’s whole health to help them flourish. Through our expansive network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, and outpatient services, Inova provides care for more than 1 million unique patients every year. Total patient visits exceed 4 million annually, demonstrating our ability to deliver the best clinical care and ensuring a seamless experience for all who rely on us for their healthcare needs. Consistently ranked and recognized as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience, Inova’s world-class care is made possible by the strength and breadth of our network, our 26,000 team members, our technology and our innovation. In 2025, Inova was named the Health System of the Year by Press Ganey, a national leader in healthcare experience, recognizing our excellence in patient care, team member engagement, and commitment to continuous improvement. Inova is home to Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and provides high-quality healthcare to each person in every community we are privileged to serve – regardless of ability to pay – every day of their life. More information about Inova can be found at www.inova.org.

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Description

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital Sterile Processing is looking for a dedicated Sterile Processing Tech 2 to join the Team. This full-time role will be night-shift working Monday – Friday and every other weekend from 10:00pm – 6:30am located in Fairfax, VA. The Sterile Processing Tech 2 decontaminates instruments in a safe and appropriate manner. Assembles instrumentation accurately and efficiently. Ensures sterility of all processed items. Maintains instruments inventory and ensures timely distribution of instruments to all customers. Prioritizes instruments and assembles complex trays. Assumes a leadership role within the department.   Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.   Featured Benefits: * Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.  * Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.  * Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.  * Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.  * Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules.    Sterile Processing Tech 2 Responsibilities: * Decontaminates instruments in a safe and appropriate manner. * Assembles instrumentation accurately and efficiently. * Ensures sterility of all processed items. * Maintains instruments inventory and ensures timely distribution of instruments to all customers. * Prioritizes instruments. * Assembles complex trays. * Assumes a leadership role within the department. * May perform additional duties as assigned.   Minimum Qualifications: * Education: High School diploma or equivalent * Certification: Certified Registered Central Service Technician Upon Start CRCST or CBSPD certification; Certification from The International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (CRCST) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).  * Experience: One year Sterile Processing experience required. We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.  Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Requirements

  • Sterile processing
  • Instrument decontamination
  • Instrument assembly
  • Inventory management
  • Tray assembly
  • Leadership
  • Safety compliance
  • Quality assurance

Benefits

  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Wellness program
  • Retirement matching
  • Tuition assistance
  • Student loan assistance
  • Mental health support
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Flexible work schedules

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