Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Suburban

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 88,828,000 - 97,424,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to inspect, clean, assemble, and sterilize instrument sets at Suburban Hospital. This temporary staffing role offers exposure to a world-class health system and opportunities to work with top healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities include decontamination, instrument prep, sterilizer loading, case cart preparation, and maintaining logs. Requires a High School diploma and relevant certifications; 3+ years experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Certification required: CBSPD, HSPA, IAHCSMM, CRCST (CBSPD certification acceptable).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in sterile processing or equivalent.
• Competence in instrument set assembly and sterilization across multiple specialties.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates instruments and equipment according to department procedures.
• Preps instrument sets including assembly, wrapping, labeling, and identification of items processed in SPD.
• Knows all instruments and equipment processed through SPD.
• Loads and operates sterilizers and related equipment correctly.
• Prepares case carts accurately for timely case setup.
• Stores sterile supplies and equipment properly after processing.
• Performs biological testing and sterility assurance tasks accurately.
• Maintains biological test logs and sterilization records.
• Knows load recall procedures in case of positive biological tests.
• Responds promptly to customer requests.

Skills

Instrument set assembly

Sterilization procedures

Biological testing

Case cart preparation

Equipment operation

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CBSPD/HSPA/IAHCSMM/CRCST certification

Tools

Sterilizers

Wrapping equipment

Labeling equipment

Job description

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to various Johns Hopkins locations. Our employees are the strength of our service! Are you ready to play a crucial role in healthcare at one of the world's leading medical institutions?

If you are a Sterile Processing Technician looking to enjoy the perks of temporary staffing yet feel like a member of a large organization, Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is your employer!

What We Have To Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Intrastaff constantly surveys the market to ensure top pay rate for our employees. Pay Rate: $31.00 - $34.00 Per hour (Based on Location and Experience)
• World-Class Environment: Work alongside some of the best healthcare professionals, including top nurses, physicians, and allied health experts.
• Futuristic Healthcare: Johns Hopkins is known as a teaching Health System and whether directly or indirectly, you'll have exposure to cutting‑edge technology and groundbreaking medical research.
• Benefits: There are options for a tax-deferred annuity 401 (k) Retirement Plan and Johns Hopkins Employer Health Program Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

Position Overview

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.

Location

Suburban Hospital

Schedule Options

• Monday - Friday 12pm - 8pm
• Monday - Friday 3pm - 11pm

Both with weekend rotation.

If you're passionate about healthcare, thrive in a diverse team environment, and are eager to make a difference, Johns Hopkins is the place for you. Join us in delivering exceptional care and advancing medical science.

• 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.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / affirmative 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.