Evening Central Sterile Technician (CRCST) | OR Support

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Career advancement opportunities

Shift, Weekend & Holiday Differentials

Job summary

University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center seeks an experienced Full Time Evening Shift Central Sterile Processing Technician II to join our Central Sterile Processing Department. You will decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, store, and distribute instruments while ensuring safe, properly processed instrumentation for every procedure.

You will support case cart prep, quality control testing, and urgent instrument needs to keep Operating Room operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments, trays, and medical equipment.
• Prepare instrument sets, case carts, and sterile supplies for scheduled and emergency procedures.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality, completeness, and sterility before distribution.
• Remove, document, and coordinate repair of damaged instrumentation.
• Operate and perform routine quality checks on sterilization and decontamination equipment.
• Complete biological testing, sterilization monitoring, and quality control documentation.
• Stock, organize, receive, and distribute sterile supplies throughout the hospital.
• Prioritize urgent instrument requests to support emergent patient care.
• Maintain compliance with AAMI standards, infection prevention practices, and patient safety protocols.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe Central Sterile Processing environment.
• Support departmental operations and perform additional duties as assigned.

Education

CRCST certification

High school diploma or GED

2+ years hospital-based Central Sterile Processing experience

Job description

University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center seeks an experienced Full Time Evening Shift Central Sterile Processing Technician II to join our Central Sterile Processing Department. You will decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, store, and distribute instruments while ensuring safe, properly processed instrumentation for every procedure.

You will support case cart prep, quality control testing, and urgent instrument needs to keep Operating Room operations running smoothly.