Certified Sterile Processing Tech, Evening

University of Maryland Medical System; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to prepare, sterilize, and track instruments and supplies for hospital operations. The role includes preparing case carts and adhering to sterilization standards across departments.

Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, with formal Sterile Processing Technician certification and relevant education highlighted in the requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Vocational/Technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instrumentation and equipment for sterile processing.
• Verify the sterilization process.
• Decontaminate and reprocess reusable equipment and instrumentation.
• Check cleanliness, inventory and wrap trays for sterilization.
• Perform daily biological and Bowie-Dick tests and record results.
• Record autoclave load contents and statistics.
• Prepare operating room case carts based on surgical needs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical degree

Job description

Schedule

3pm-11:30p

Job Responsibilities

The Certified Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for preparing, sterilizing equipment/instruments and tracking them in an accurate and timely manner. This role also prepares operating room case carts, sterile trays and supplies for all areas of the hospital.

Sterile Processing Clinical Duties

• Prepares instrumentation and equipment for sterile processing.
• Verifies the sterilization process.
• Decontaminates and reprocesses all reusable equipment and instrumentation.
• Checks equipment for cleanliness, functional use; inventories and documents the quantity of each instrument per tray/container and wraps trays and product for sterilization in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Performs required biological and Bowie-Dick tests on a daily basis and records corresponding results.
• Records autoclave load contents and required statistics in a complete and accurate manner.
• Prepares case carts for the operating room based surgical needs and supplies.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Vocational / Technical Degree (Preferred)

Certification / Licensure / Registration

• Sterile Processing Technician Certification (Required)

Experience And Skills

Required Skills: Strong Verbal Communications Skills, Strong Written Communications Skills, Excellent Interpersonal Skills, Excellent Organizational Skills, Strong Customer Services Skills