Certified Central Sterile Technician | PRN Weekend | Days

University of Maryland Medical System; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 28,199 - 39,454; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center is seeking a PRN Weekend Only Central Sterile Processing Technician II for our Central Sterile Processing Department. This on-site role is scheduled for one 8-hour day shift weekly from 7:00 a.m.

to 3:30 p.m., supporting high-quality perioperative care. The position requires CRCST certification, a high school diploma or GED, and at least two years of hospital-based CST experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of hospital-based Central Sterile Processing experience required.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments, trays, and medical equipment.
• Prepare instrument sets, case carts, and sterile supplies for scheduled and emergency surgical procedures.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality, completeness, and sterility before distribution.
• Remove, document, and coordinate repair of damaged instrumentation.
• Operate and perform routine quality checks on sterilization and decontamination equipment.
• Complete biological testing, sterilization monitoring, and quality control documentation.
• Stock, organize, receive, and distribute sterile supplies throughout the hospital.
• Prioritize urgent instrument requests to support emergent patient care.
• Maintain compliance with AAMI standards, infection prevention practices, and patient safety protocols.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe Central Sterile Processing environment.
• Support departmental operations and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

CRCST certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join a highly skilled perioperative team where your work directly impacts patient safety and surgical outcomes.

The University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center is seeking an experienced PRN Weekend Only Central Sterile Processing Technician II to join our Central Sterile Processing Department. This role is scheduled for one (1) 8-hour day shift per week (7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.). This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of a high-performing perioperative services team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.

Shift Details

PRN Weekends Only | 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) Required

In this critical role, you will be responsible for the decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, storage, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment. Your expertise will help ensure every procedure begins with safe, properly processed instrumentation while maintaining compliance with AAMI standards, infection prevention guidelines, and departmental policies. Your work will directly support surgical excellence, patient safety, and efficient Operating Room operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments, trays, and medical equipment.
• Prepare instrument sets, case carts, and sterile supplies for scheduled and emergency surgical procedures.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality, completeness, and sterility before distribution.
• Remove, document, and coordinate repair of damaged instrumentation.
• Operate and perform routine quality checks on sterilization and decontamination equipment.
• Complete biological testing, sterilization monitoring, and quality control documentation.
• Stock, organize, receive, and distribute sterile supplies throughout the hospital.
• Prioritize urgent instrument requests to support emergent patient care.
• Maintain compliance with AAMI standards, infection prevention practices, and patient safety protocols.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe Central Sterile Processing environment.
• Support departmental operations and perform additional duties as assigned.

Licensure & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of hospital-based Central Sterile Processing experience required.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $20.47 - $28.64 per hour.
• Shift, Weekend, and Holiday Differentials offered where applicable.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package available for Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN team members.
• Career advancement opportunities within a high-performing academic health system.