Equipment & Sterile Processing Assistant

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Washington, DC seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to maintain and clean equipment, assemble instrument sets, and support daily hospital operations. You will restock supplies, transport items, and help with preoperative preparation while following strict protocols and safety standards.

The role requires basic reading/writing skills, a high school diploma or GED, and 6–12 months of related hospital experience. Join a busy team with opportunities for inservice training.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write; knowledge of grammar and arithmetic including fractions and decimals.
• High school diploma or GED required; up to 1 year of specialized training may be needed.
• 6–12 months hospital or nursing environment experience with surgical instrumentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and process instrumentation between procedures following protocol; ensure equipment functions properly.
• Disassemble and reassemble department equipment and perform function checks.
• Obtain and deliver instrumentation and supplies to Sterile Processing Department stock area or Material Management.
• Maintain stock levels of supplies across locations including OR, Labor & Delivery, and ER; restock to par levels.
• Transport patients and deliver specimens, X-rays, lab reports and supplies as requested, including STATs.
• Perform daily sterilizer checks and report problems.
• Place orders for medications with Pharmacy.
• May assist with patient observation during preoperative preparation and ensure correct patient identification.

Skills

Reading

Arithmetic basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Up to 1 year training

Tools

Sterilizing equipment

Medical instruments handling

Job description

MedStar Health in Washington, DC seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to maintain and clean equipment, assemble instrument sets, and support daily hospital operations. You will restock supplies, transport items, and help with preoperative preparation while following strict protocols and safety standards.

The role requires basic reading/writing skills, a high school diploma or GED, and 6–12 months of related hospital experience. Join a busy team with opportunities for inservice training.