Sterile Processing Tech

MedStar Health; Olney (MD); On-site; USD 25,761 - 45,075; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Olney, MD is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician under direct supervision to perform sterile processing duties for operating rooms and other patient care units, following infection control policies and department procedures.

Responsibilities include decontamination, cleaning, inspection, packaging and sterilization of devices, transporting equipment, restocking carts, and maintaining accurate records. Prior experience and certification are preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs sterile processing tasks, including decontamination and sterilization of devices.
• Cleans, inspects, assembles, and packages reusable medical devices per manufacturer instructions.
• Transports equipment, restocks supply carts, and maintains records of sterilization activities.
• Monitors reprocessing equipment and ensures compliance with QA standards.

Skills

Basic computer skills

English proficiency

HIPAA compliance

Performance improvement

Instrumentation knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sterile Processing/Surgical Technologist program

Job description

Job Summary

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 and 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 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 inter‑departmental 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 sterile processing experience preferred.
• Relevant hospital experience may also be considered.

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 policies on confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced healthcare services environment.
• Ability to perform tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality.
• Ability to actively engage in the department’s performance improvement activities.
• Extensive knowledge of instrumentation preferred.

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