Day-Shift CRCST: Central Sterile Technician for Safe Surgeries

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 60,948,000 - 99,201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Shift Differentials

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center in Largo, MD is seeking a Full-Time Day Shift Certified Central Sterile Processing Technician to join our Central Sterile Processing Department. You will decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and store instruments to support safe surgical care. The role requires CRCST certification, a high school diploma, and at least two years of hospital experience.

Schedule is Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Qualifications

• CRCST certification required.
• Minimum of two years of hospital-based Central Sterile Processing experience.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
• Prepare instrument sets, case carts, and sterile supplies for both scheduled and emergency procedures.
• Examine instruments for cleanliness, functionality, completeness, and sterility prior to distribution.
• Remove, document, and coordinate repairs for damaged instruments.
• Operate and conduct routine quality inspections on sterilization and decontamination equipment.
• Perform biological testing and sterilization monitoring; maintain quality control records.
• Stock, organize, receive, and distribute sterile supplies throughout the facility.
• Prioritize urgent instrument requests to facilitate emergent patient care.
• Ensure compliance with AAMI standards and infection prevention measures.
• Maintain a clean, safe Central Sterile Processing environment.
• Support departmental functions and undertake additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CRCST Certification

Job description

University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center in Largo, MD is seeking a Full-Time Day Shift Certified Central Sterile Processing Technician to join our Central Sterile Processing Department. You will decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and store instruments to support safe surgical care. The role requires CRCST certification, a high school diploma, and at least two years of hospital experience.

Schedule is Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.