Central Sterile Tech, Noncertified (SPD) – Fauquier Medical Center
Job Type: Full Time | Days
Schedule: 4 x 10-Hour Shifts (Weekend Call)
Hourly Range: $19.71 - $24.34
Your experience matters
Fauquier Health is a community-focused health system committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care across the region. Recognized twice as a Top General Hospital by The Leapfrog Group—the only hospital in Virginia to receive this distinction—and holding Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care, the organization continues to set a high standard for clinical excellence. The system also includes The Villa at Suffield Meadows assisted living facility and a growing network of physician practices offering services in primary care, gastroenterology, general surgery, OB/GYN, and other specialty areas. Dedicated to improving community health, Fauquier Health provides high-quality, accessible care close to home.
More about our team
Fauquier Health is a 97-bed acute care hospital providing comprehensive, patient-centered services, including advanced surgical care with robotics, a 24-hour Emergency Department, extensive medical imaging, and an Intensive Care Unit. The hospital offers a wide range of specialty services such as Orthopedics and Spine, a Cardiac Catheterization Lab, and robotic-assisted procedures, along with a dedicated Family Birthing Center and Intermediate Care Nursery. Fauquier Health is committed to quality and excellence and holds accreditations as a Joint Commission-accredited facility, a certified Primary Stroke Center, a Center for Excellence in Joint Replacement, and an accredited Chest Pain Center. Fauquier Health Physician Services includes board-certified providers across multiple specialties, delivering high-quality, personalized care in a community-focused, small-town environment. With a growing network of clinics spanning from Culpeper to Gainesville and beyond, Fauquier Health continues to expand to meet the evolving healthcare needs of the region.
How you'll contribute
A Central Sterile Technician (Non-Certified) who excels in this role:
Decontaminate, clean, and disinfect surgical instruments and medical equipment according to established infection control protocols
Inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and damage, ensuring all equipment meets safety and quality standards
Assemble, wrap, and package instrument trays and supplies for sterilization
Operate and monitor sterilization equipment, such as autoclaves, ensuring proper parameters and documentation are maintained
Label, track, and distribute sterile supplies and equipment to appropriate departments in a timely manner
Maintain accurate records of sterilization processes, biological testing, and inventory levels
Store sterile instruments and supplies properly to preserve sterility and organization within the department
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
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Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
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Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
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Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
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Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
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Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
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Free Parking
What we're looking for
Applicants should have a High School Diploma (or equivalent). Additional requirements include:
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) preferred
Completion of at least 400 clinical hours in a hospital-based setting required (online-only certification programs are not accepted)
Current BLS certification required within 30 days of hire
Skills & Abilities:
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Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment with the ability to work with minimal supervision
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Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment and take appropriate action
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Knowledge of sterile processing, infection control practices, and instrumentation handling
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Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in decontamination, sterilization, and tray assembly
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Effective communication and teamwork skills to support collaboration with clinical departments
More about Fauquier Health
Fauquier Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
EEOC Statement
“Fauquier Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fauquier Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
