Certified Sterile Processing Technician (Bayview)

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to inspect, clean, assemble and sterilize surgical instrument sets at Bayview Medical Center. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, 3+ years in sterile processing, and active CBSPD/HSPA/IAHCSMM/CRCST certifications.

Expect to decontaminate, prepare sets, load sterilizers and maintain records. Shifts are Monday–Friday, 3pm–11:30pm, with responsibilities across decontamination, set assembly, sterilization, and timely

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 3 years of Sterile Processing experience.
• Certification in CBSPD, HSPA, IAHCSMM, CRCST is required.
• Experience with instrument set assembly and sterilization across multiple specialties.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate instruments and equipment per department procedures.
• Prepare instrument sets, wrap, label and identify items; assemble case carts.
• Operate sterilizers and related equipment; ensure proper loading and operation.
• Deliver sanitized instruments to clinical areas within required timeframes.
• Maintain logs for biological testing and sterilization records.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instrument set assembly

Sterilization procedures

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CBSPD

HSPA

IAHCSMM

CRCST

Job description

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: $31.00 - $33.00 Per hour (Based on Experience)
Schedule: Monday - Friday 3pm - 11:30pm
Location: Bayview Medical Center
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.

• 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.
  

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