Sterile Processing Tech: Precision Decontamination

MedStar Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies and equipment, following infection control practices. May act as a preceptor to new associates.

Duties include assembling instrument trays, validating sterilization cycles, maintaining clean work areas, handling documentation, and supporting inventory management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification is required.
• 1–2 years sterile processing experience preferred.
• Must maintain annual continuing education credits to maintain certification status.

Responsibilities

• Assembles instrument trays, sets, kits with 100% accuracy per prescribed content.
• Disassembles and cleans equipment; tests for proper function and records results.
• Maintains clean and organized work areas; adheres to infection control standards.
• Operates and monitors sterilizers; documents cycles and reports issues to supervisor.
• Processes contaminated items and manages inventory; prioritizes urgent requests.
• Participates in meetings and training for department performance and safety.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterilization techniques

Infection control

Medical terminology

Customer service

Computer skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

MedStar Health in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies and equipment, following infection control practices. May act as a preceptor to new associates.

Duties include assembling instrument trays, validating sterilization cycles, maintaining clean work areas, handling documentation, and supporting inventory management.