Evening CRCST Sterile Tech — Impactful Perioperative Care

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Weekend/Holiday differentials

Benefits package

Job summary

University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center is seeking a Full-Time Evening Shift Certified Central Sterile Processing Technician for its Central Sterile Processing Department. You will decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, store and distribute surgical instruments and medical devices, ensuring safety and adherence to AAMI standards.

The role supports case cart preparation, quality assurance testing, and urgent instrument requests to support operating room activities.

Qualifications

• CRCST certification required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years hospital Central Sterile Processing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments, trays, and medical equipment.
• Prepare instrument sets, case carts, and sterile supplies for both scheduled and emergency surgical 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, sterilization monitoring, and 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, infection prevention measures, and patient safety protocols.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe Central Sterile Processing environment.
• Support departmental functions and undertake additional tasks as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Decontamination

Sterilization

Case cart prep

Quality control

Infection control

Instrument handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

CRCST certification

Job description

University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center is seeking a Full-Time Evening Shift Certified Central Sterile Processing Technician for its Central Sterile Processing Department. You will decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, store and distribute surgical instruments and medical devices, ensuring safety and adherence to AAMI standards.

The role supports case cart preparation, quality assurance testing, and urgent instrument requests to support operating room activities.