Night Shift Central Sterile Tech (CRCST)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

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Benefits package

Job summary

University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center is seeking a full-time Night Shift Certified Central Sterile Processing Technician to join the Central Sterile Processing Department. The role handles decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and storage of instruments, ensuring procedures begin with properly processed instrumentation and compliance with AAMI standards.

You will support case cart preparation, quality control testing, and urgent instrumentation needs to keep OR

Qualifications

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

Skills

Bilingual

Education

CRCST certification

High school diploma or GED

Job description

University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center is seeking a full-time Night Shift Certified Central Sterile Processing Technician to join the Central Sterile Processing Department. The role handles decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and storage of instruments, ensuring procedures begin with properly processed instrumentation and compliance with AAMI standards.

You will support case cart preparation, quality control testing, and urgent instrumentation needs to keep OR