Sterile Processing Tech — Instrument Sterilization

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

Job summary

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center seeks a Sterile Processing professional to provide processed materials and equipment for patient care by following decontamination, assembly, packaging and sterilization procedures.

The role includes setting up equipment, examining instrumentation for cleanliness, documenting contents, and ensuring appropriate workflow while handling infectious waste and coordinating loaner instruments as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Actively enrolled in allied health/votech program and completed junior year.
• Sterile Processing certification preferred by a recognized central service association.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to department goals and adheres to safety standards.
• Handles soiled/reusable equipment, transport techniques, infectious waste and linen per procedure.
• Sets up decontamination equipment and ensures proper function and workflow.
• Inspects instrument cleanliness and assembles instrument sets correctly for sterilization.
• Documents tray contents and stores sterile items per procedure.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Actively enrolled in allied health/votech program and completed junior year

Sterile Processing certification preferred

Job description

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center seeks a Sterile Processing professional to provide processed materials and equipment for patient care by following decontamination, assembly, packaging and sterilization procedures.

The role includes setting up equipment, examining instrumentation for cleanliness, documenting contents, and ensuring appropriate workflow while handling infectious waste and coordinating loaner instruments as needed.