Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Suburban

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

World-class environment

Exposure to cutting-edge healthcare

401(k) + health insurance

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to inspect, clean, assemble, and sterilize surgical instrument sets for Suburban Hospital. The role operates cleaning and sterilization equipment and prepares supplies for steam and low-temperature sterilization.

Location is Suburban Hospital with a Monday–Friday shift from 12pm to 8pm. Minimum 3 years of SPD experience and valid certifications are required, with opportunities to work within Johns Hopkins Health System.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates instruments and equipment per department procedures.
• Performs prep functions: instrument set assembly, wrapping, labeling, identification.
• Operates sterilizers and related equipment; ensures proper loading and operation.
• Prepares case carts and delivers them for case setup in a timely manner.
• Stores sterile supplies and equipment in correct locations after processing.
• Maintains biological test logs and related sterilization records.
• Knows load recall procedures in case of positive biological tests.
• Responds promptly to customer requests and supports SPD operations.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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: Monday - Friday 12pm - 8pm

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.