Evening Sterile Processing Technician - OR Prep

University of Maryland Medical System; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to prepare, sterilize, and track instruments and supplies for hospital operations. The role includes preparing case carts and adhering to sterilization standards across departments.

Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, with formal Sterile Processing Technician certification and relevant education highlighted in the requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Vocational/Technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instrumentation and equipment for sterile processing.
• Verify the sterilization process.
• Decontaminate and reprocess reusable equipment and instrumentation.
• Check cleanliness, inventory and wrap trays for sterilization.
• Perform daily biological and Bowie-Dick tests and record results.
• Record autoclave load contents and statistics.
• Prepare operating room case carts based on surgical needs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical degree

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to prepare, sterilize, and track instruments and supplies for hospital operations. The role includes preparing case carts and adhering to sterilization standards across departments.

Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, with formal Sterile Processing Technician certification and relevant education highlighted in the requirements.