Certified Central Sterile Technician | Evenings

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Career advancement opportunities

Shift, Weekend & Holiday Differentials

Job summary

University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center seeks an experienced Full Time Evening Shift Central Sterile Processing Technician II to join our Central Sterile Processing Department. You will decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, store, and distribute instruments while ensuring safe, properly processed instrumentation for every procedure.

You will support case cart prep, quality control testing, and urgent instrument needs to keep Operating Room operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• CRCST certification is required.
• Minimum two years of hospital-based Central Sterile Processing experience.
• 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 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.

Education

CRCST certification

High school diploma or GED

2+ years hospital-based Central Sterile Processing experience

Job description

Job Requirements

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

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 Full Time Evening Shift Central Sterile Processing Technician II to join our Central Sterile Processing Department. This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of a high performing perioperative services team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.

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. You will also support case cart preparation, quality control testing, and urgent instrumentation needs that keep Operating Room operations running safely and efficiently.

Mon - Fri | Evenings | 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. | Rotating Weekends & Holidays Required | Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) Certification Required

Key Responsibilities

The following statements describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of 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.

Mon - Fri | Evenings | 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. | Rotating Weekends & Holidays Required | Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) Certification Required

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: $21.27 - $34.62 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.