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Sterile processing tech

Williamsburg, VA · On-site

$20.40 - $26.55/hr

Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) - International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management - IAHCSMM CIS from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) Upon Hire(Required) or * Certified ...

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for hspa in the United States is $26.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $30.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an HSPA?

An HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Associate) job involves cleaning, sterilizing, and maintaining medical instruments to ensure patient safety. Professionals in this role work in hospitals, surgical centers, and other healthcare facilities, following strict protocols for infection control. They inspect, assemble, and distribute surgical tools while keeping detailed records of sterilization processes. This position is critical in preventing infections and supporting medical staff by providing properly sanitized equipment. Certification may be required depending on the state or employer.

What are the primary responsibilities and daily tasks of an HSPA in a hospital setting?

As an HSPA, your main duties involve cleaning, decontaminating, assembling, and sterilizing surgical instruments and medical devices used throughout the hospital. You will also be responsible for inventory management, ensuring that all equipment is properly tracked, stored, and delivered to various departments as needed. The role often requires close collaboration with operating room staff and other healthcare professionals to meet urgent demands and maintain high safety standards. Staying organized and maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols are key to succeeding in this role. Many HSAs find the fast-paced environment and direct contribution to patient care highly rewarding.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the HSPA position, and why are they important?

To excel as an HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Associate), you need a solid understanding of infection control, sterilization techniques, and medical equipment handling, often supported by a high school diploma and completion of a sterile processing certification program. Familiarity with automated sterilizers, instrument tracking software, and compliance with healthcare regulatory standards is essential. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a team environment are standout soft skills. These qualifications are important to ensure patient safety and effective surgical support in healthcare facilities.

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Sterile Processing Tech

Talented Medical Solutions

Tahlequah, OK • On-site

$1.4K/wk

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago


Job description

BACKFILL- URGENT
Certified SPT
BLS required
Mon-Fri, 8a-5p, NO OT- subject to change based on unit needs
4 inpatient Operating Rooms, 5 outpatient operating rooms, 2 outpatient endoscopy rooms
Call Requirements: 6 days/month, 1 weekend/month

M-F 8a-5p, NO OT
Required certs: CBSPD, CRCST/HSPA, etc cert req. Certified for min of 1 year. 
Preferred certs: CER (HSPA), CIS (HSPA) or CSIS (CBSPD)
AHA BLS req. 
Call Requirements: 6 days/month, 1 weekend/month. 
Peds exp, 4 inpatient Operating Rooms, 5 outpatient operating rooms, 2 outpatient endoscopy rooms. 
Type of Equipment: Arthrex, Steris, Olympus, etc. royal blue scrubs. 
All RTO must be listed at time of submission
Must have:

  • Preparing and delivering clean and sterilized instruments and equipment necessary for medical examinations, surgeries, medical carts and clinical procedures

  • Sterilizing, wrapping, organizing and preparing medical equipment and surgical instruments into instrument trays for use during clinical procedures

  • Laying out surgical gloves and gowns before each medical procedure

  • Collecting and manually cleaning used and contaminated medical equipment, supplies and instruments for sorting and decontamination

  • Preparing and packing decontaminated medical tools and supplies for sterilization

  • Operating and monitoring sterilization equipment

  • Examining supplies meticulously to ensure their cleanliness

  • Checking and reporting any problems or issues with the sterilization equipment to surgeons or supervisors and requesting replacements

  • Maintaining records of sterilization procedures, equipment maintenance, sterilized items and supplies

  • Reordering medical and surgical supplies, controlling the inventory and checking expiration dates of products

  • Removing medical waste and disposing of them appropriately

·        Decontamination experience - Manual, Mechanical, HLD, experience using facilities equipment

·        Assembly experience - Competent in care and handling of facilities medical devices, equipment, and instruments. 

·        General instrumentation, Laparoscopic instruments, Flexible endoscope experience.

·        Sterilization experience - Steam & Low Temperature Sterilization.  Experience with facility specific equipment.

·        Dental tray assembly experience