Sterile Processing Tech Decontaminate Sterilize Cart Prep

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 26,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join the team at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. You will decontaminate, clean, and sterilize instruments and prepare surgical case carts in accordance with infection control practices.

Qualifications include 1–2 years of sterile processing experience, a high school diploma or GED, and CSPDT within 1 year or CSPM certification. Strong English communication and ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years experience as a sterile processing technician preferred.
• CSPDT within 1 year required; CSPM acceptable.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of cleaning, disinfection, sterilization and instrument handling.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of cleaning, disinfection, sterilization and sterile storage.
• Performs decontamination of instrumentation including power, endoscopic, and general types.
• Assembles trays accurately following count sheets and labels items for sterilization.
• Operates sterilizers correctly and documents sterilization processes.
• Runs biological and chemical tests and records results in logs.
• Stores sterile supplies and equipment properly after processing.
• Delivers case carts to OR within required timeframes and responds to customer requests.
• Performs general department cleaning and maintains organized work areas.

Skills

Sterile processing operations

Infection control principles

Instrument handling and storage

Documentation and record-keeping

Quality assurance testing

High-stress environment

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech

CSPM - Certified in Sterile Processing Management

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join the team at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. You will decontaminate, clean, and sterilize instruments and prepare surgical case carts in accordance with infection control practices.

Qualifications include 1–2 years of sterile processing experience, a high school diploma or GED, and CSPDT within 1 year or CSPM certification. Strong English communication and ability to work under pressure are essential.