Certified Sterile Processing Tech, PRN

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to prepare, sterilize equipment, and manage case carts and sterile supplies for hospital operations, with emphasis on accurate tracking and compliance with policies.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, Sterile Processing Technician Certification, and strong communication and organizational skills; evening shift 3pm-11:30pm; preference for Vocational/Technical degree.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Sterile Processing Technician Certification required.
• Vocational/Technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares instrumentation and equipment for sterile processing.
• Verifies the sterilization process.
• Decontaminates and reprocesses all reusable equipment and instrumentation.
• Checks cleanliness and function; inventories and wraps trays per policy.
• Performs daily biological and Bowie-Dick tests and records results.
• Records autoclave load contents and statistics.
• Prepares operating room case carts and supplies.

Skills

Verbal communications

Written communications

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical degree

Job description

Job Requirements Schedule Details

3pm-11:30pm

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.

Work Experience 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