Sterile Processing Tech I

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Tuition assistance

Diverse environment

Benefits package

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center in Columbia, MD is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I for the night shift. You will inspect, clean, assemble, and sterilize instrument sets and ensure readiness of supplies for surgical procedures.

You will operate sterilization equipment, support a collaborative team, and contribute to safe, high-quality patient care. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, instrument-processing experience, and CBSPD or HSPA certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year instrument-processing experience.
• Active CBSPD or HSPA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, cleans, assembles, and sterilizes surgical instrument sets.
• Operates cleaning and sterilization equipment and prepares instruments for steam and low-temperature sterilization.

Education

High school diploma or GED

CBSPD or HSPA certification

Job description

Requisition #:674987 Location: Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, Columbia, MD 21044 Category: Sterile Processing Schedule: Night Shift Employment Type: Full Time

Howard County General Hospital, a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine, provides comprehensive healthcare services to residents of Howard County and the surrounding communities. Located in Columbia, Maryland, the hospital offers a collaborative environment where employees work together to deliver safe, high-quality, and patient-centered care.

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Tuition assistance
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

General Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician I inspects, cleans, assembles, and sterilizes surgical instrument sets. This role operates cleaning and sterilization equipment and prepares instruments, supplies, and equipment for steam and low-temperature sterilization.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum of one year of instrument-processing experience
• Active certification through the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), formerly IAHCSMM

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.