Sterile Processing Tech — Safe Care, Career Growth

Meritus Health; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance & Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Education Assistance & Tuition Reimb.

FSA/HSA Options

Shift Differential Pay

Job summary

Meritus Health in Hagerstown is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to clean, inspect, assemble and sterilize surgical instruments and reusable equipment to support safe procedures and positive patient outcomes.

You’ll work behind the scenes but make a frontline impact—supporting surgical teams, protecting patients from infection, and helping the hospital run smoothly. This full-time on-site role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to grow in sterile processing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic knowledge of surgical instrumentation preferred.
• Current sterile processing certification preferred (CRCST/CBSPD) or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Clean, inspect, and test reusable medical equipment and surgical instruments.
• Assemble instrument trays according to procedures.
• Operate sterilization equipment and ensure proper sterilization cycles.
• Maintain records of sterilization and inventory.
• Provide sterile supply services to hospital departments.
• Uphold infection prevention standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Teamwork

Ability to follow procedures

Safe operating practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Meritus Health in Hagerstown is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to clean, inspect, assemble and sterilize surgical instruments and reusable equipment to support safe procedures and positive patient outcomes.

You’ll work behind the scenes but make a frontline impact—supporting surgical teams, protecting patients from infection, and helping the hospital run smoothly. This full-time on-site role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to grow in sterile processing.