Sterile Processing Tech I — Decontam, Sterilize & Deliver

University of Maryland Medical System; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, disinfect, assemble, package, sterilize, store and issue medical instruments and equipment in accordance with UMMS policies and standards.

The role involves processing flexible scopes and other devices, assembling case carts for the surgical suite, and delivering instruments and equipment to nursing departments and clinics, with emphasis on accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Sterile Processing Technician course or related experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, disinfects, assembles, packages and sterilizes instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Stores and issues medical/surgical items per UMMS policies.
• Assembles instrumentation for terminal sterilization and prepares case carts for the surgical suite.
• Distributes instruments, code carts and equipment to nursing units and clinics.
• Maintains accurate records and may perform computer data entry and inventory restocking.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Technician course

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Inventory management systems

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, disinfect, assemble, package, sterilize, store and issue medical instruments and equipment in accordance with UMMS policies and standards.

The role involves processing flexible scopes and other devices, assembling case carts for the surgical suite, and delivering instruments and equipment to nursing departments and clinics, with emphasis on accuracy and compliance.