Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 44,083 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for inspecting, cleaning, and sterilizing surgical instrument sets. The role involves operating sterilization equipment and preparing supplies for surgery.

Ideal candidates should have a minimum of a High School Diploma, relevant certifications, and 3 years of experience in the field. The position offers a competitive pay rate of $32.00 - $34.00 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in sterile processing.
• Demonstrated competence in instrument set assembly and sterilization.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, clean, assemble, and sterilize surgical instrument sets.
• Operate cleaning and sterilization equipment.
• Prepare supplies and instruments for sterilization.

Skills

Instrument set assembly

Sterilization knowledge

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to a variety of the Johns Hopkins locations. Our employees are the strength of our service. Intrastaff is unique because it's one of the very few agencies where a person has the benefit of being a temporary employee and also feels like a member of a large organization. Working at Hopkins means joining a culturally diverse team that includes some of the best nurses, physicians and allied health professionals in the world. Directly or indirectly, you'll have exposure to cutting‑edge technology and groundbreaking medical research.

Pay Rate:$32.00 - $34.00 Per hour (Based on Experience)

Schedule Options: Varies based on your preference

Location: Varies based on your preference

Responsibilities

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for inspecting, cleaning, assembling, and sterilizing surgical instrument sets. This role operates cleaning and sterilization equipment and prepares supplies and instruments for both steam and low‑temperature sterilization.

• Effectively decontaminates instruments and equipment according to department procedures.
• Accurately performs prep functions including instrument set assembly, wrapping, labeling, and identification of all items processed in SPD.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all instruments and equipment processed through SPD.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper loading and operation of sterilizers and other equipment.
• Prepares case carts accurately and delivers within adequate time for case setup.
• Promptly stores sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment in the proper locations after processing.
• Performs biological testing/sterility assurance tasks accurately.
• Maintains biological test log and other sterilization records keeping.
• Knows procedure for load recall in the event of a positive biological test.
• Responds promptly and positively to all customer requests.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• One of the following certifications is required:
  • CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution)
  • Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)
  • IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management) certification
  • CRCST
  • CBSPD certification
• Minimum 3 years of experience
• Must have demonstrated competence in instrument set assembly and sterilization across multiple specialties.

Johns HopkinsHealth Systemand its affiliatesare an Equal Opportunity / Affidative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.