Sterile Processing Specialist — Certified Tech

MedStar Health; Rossville (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Maryland is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for decontamination, cleaning, sterilization, and issuing supplies in the SPD. You will prepare instrument trays, ensure aseptic technique, and support infection control practices.

Responsibilities include assembling trays with 100% accuracy, inspecting and labeling, maintaining inventory, and supporting quality and safety standards in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years sterile processing experience preferred.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required.
• Maintain infection control practices and aseptic technique.
• Continuing education credits to maintain certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Assembles instrument trays, sets, kits and packs with 100% accuracy.
• Wraps packages and handles them per standard procedures.
• Validates containers and loads with proper data and directs items to designated areas.
• Disassembles and cleans equipment using approved disinfectants and reassembles for testing.
• Dispenses products for sterile and non-sterile equipment and maintains inventory.
• Maintains clean, organized work areas and follows safety and aseptic standards.
• Participates in quality and service improvement activities.
• Documents sterilization cycles and maintains appropriate records.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterilization techniques

Infection control

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CRCST - Certified and Registered Central Service Technician

CSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech

Job description

MedStar Health in Maryland is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for decontamination, cleaning, sterilization, and issuing supplies in the SPD. You will prepare instrument trays, ensure aseptic technique, and support infection control practices.

Responsibilities include assembling trays with 100% accuracy, inspecting and labeling, maintaining inventory, and supporting quality and safety standards in a fast-paced hospital environment.