Sterile Processing Tech

MedStar Health; Cherry Valley (MD); On-site; USD 26,174 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

MedStar Health in Maryland seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to perform sterile processing, cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization of medical devices for the operating room and patient care units. You will ensure equipment is inspected, assembled, and packaged per manufacturer instructions and department policies.

Responsibilities include coordinating with departments, restocking carts, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Sterile Processing/Surgical Technologist program preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in sterile processing preferred.
• Certification as Central Service Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs sterile processing functions, cleans and decontaminates reusable medical devices following instructions and policies.
• Inspects, assembles, packages and sterilizes devices according to procedures.
• Transports equipment to SPD decontamination area and cleans equipment as required.
• Documents cleaning activities and maintains daily records per regulatory standards.

Skills

Basic computer skills

English proficiency

HIPAA confidentiality policies

Fast-paced healthcare environment

Multitasking

Performance improvement

Instrumentation knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED or equivalent

Sterile Processing/Surgical Technologist program

Tools

Job description

About the Job

Under direct supervision of the Team Lead performs specific sterile processing functions for the operating room and other patient care units as deemed operationally necessary following approved infection control quality assurance and departmental policies and procedures.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Clinical/Technical: Performs sterile processing functions. Cleans and decontaminates reusable medical devices following manufacturer’s instructions and established policies. Inspects assembles packages and sterilizes reusable medical devices following manufacturer’s instructions and established procedures. Transports all patient care equipment to SPD decontamination area. Manually cleans and disinfects select patient care equipment. Cleans and sterilizes loaner instrumentation as required to department policy procedure and IFUs. Cleans supply carts and operational equipment including ultrasonic cleaner washers and sterilizers as required by departmental policy and procedures. Examines test and monitors reprocessing equipment to ensure they are operating properly prior to daily use.
• Coordination: Coordinates and maintains instruments and supplies according to department standards. Restocks supply carts in designated areas utilizing inventory control methods. Documents all cleaning activities in designated records. Returns clean patient care equipment to staging area. Records and maintains accurate daily records of all sterilization functions according to regulatory agencies and quality assurance standards.
• Development: Maintains current knowledge certification and licensure. Identifies learning opportunities and initiates actions to address these education needs. Attends continuing education programs. Attends hospital-sponsored training programs as required by the department. Meets all mandatory obligations.
• Organizational knowledge: Works effectively within and between departments. Participates on inter-departmental teams and committees communicating unit knowledge as appropriate or participates in hospital related activities. Provides department/unit with information and knowledge acquired during participation with interdepartmental teams and committees. Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff supervisors and managers both inside and outside the unit.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent required
• Completion of a Sterile Processing/Surgical Technologist program preferred

Experience

• 1-2 years of experience in sterile processing preferred
• Relevant hospital experience may be considered preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification as Central Service Technician preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Basic computer skills required
• Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English
• HIPAA confidentiality policies
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced healthcare environment
• Ability to perform tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality
• Ability to actively engage in departmental performance improvement activities
• Extensive knowledge of instrumentation preferred

This position has a hiring range of USD $18.70 - $32.72 /Hr.