Sterile Processing Tech: Decontamination & Sterilization

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Cherry Valley (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform sterile processing duties for the operating room and patient care units under direct supervision, following infection control policies and procedures.

The role includes cleaning, decontaminating, assembling, and sterilizing reusable medical devices, transporting equipment, and maintaining accurate records in compliance with regulatory standards; hospital experience and certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Sterile Processing/Surgical Technologist program preferred.
• 1–2 years sterile processing experience preferred or relevant hospital experience may be considered preferred.
• Certification as Central Service Technician preferred.
• Basic Computer skills and HIPAA confidentiality awareness required.

Responsibilities

• Performs sterile processing functions and decontaminates reusable medical devices per manufacturer instructions and procedures.
• Cleans, assembles, and sterilizes devices following established policies.
• Transports equipment to SPD decontamination area and returns clean equipment to staging area.
• Documents cleaning activities and maintains accurate daily records of sterilization functions.

Skills

Basic Computer skills

English proficiency

HIPAA compliance

Fast-paced environment

Multitasking

Performance improvement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sterile Processing/Surgical Technologist program (preferred)

Job description

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform sterile processing duties for the operating room and patient care units under direct supervision, following infection control policies and procedures.

The role includes cleaning, decontaminating, assembling, and sterilizing reusable medical devices, transporting equipment, and maintaining accurate records in compliance with regulatory standards; hospital experience and certification are preferred.