Sterile Processing Tech - Precision Instrument Sterilization

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

Job summary

MedStar Health in Leonardtown, MD, seeks a Sterile Processing professional to decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize instruments for patient care. You will handle soiled equipment, support terminal sterilization, and maintain documentation for loads and storage.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, with active enrollment in allied health/votech programs and completion of junior year. Sterile Processing certification is preferred, with adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Contributes to dept goals and adheres to policies and safety standards.
• Collects soiled/reusable equipment and handles infectious waste and linen per procedures.
• Sets up decontamination equipment and ensures proper function and workflow.
• Inspects instrument cleanliness, performs proper assembly, and prepares for sterilization.
• Completes count sheets and correctly packages instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Tests sterilizers, reviews data, documents results, and reports malfunctions.
• Monitors sterilizer cycles, records load contents, and maintains CS storage rotation.
• Answers instrument/supply requests and processes ASAP/STAT requests.
• Contacts vendors for loaner instruments and manages loaner trays per procedures.

Skills

Sterilization

Instrument handling

Quality standards

PPE protocols

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

MedStar Health in Leonardtown, MD, seeks a Sterile Processing professional to decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize instruments for patient care. You will handle soiled equipment, support terminal sterilization, and maintain documentation for loads and storage.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, with active enrollment in allied health/votech programs and completion of junior year. Sterile Processing certification is preferred, with adherence to safety standards.