Sterile Processing Tech Trainee

Sibley Memorial Hospital; Maryland; On-site; USD 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Career growth

Diverse environment

Benefits package

Job summary

Sibley Memorial Hospital, a Johns Hopkins Medicine member, invites you to join as a Sterile Processing Technician Trainee on the night shift. You will begin in decontamination and assembly, learning sterilization and storage of reusable instruments while supporting safe, efficient patient care.

No prior sterile processing experience is required; healthcare exposure is a plus. You must obtain CBSPD or HSPA certification within two years of hire, with a competitive benefits package and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must obtain CBSPD or HSPA certification within two years of hire.
• No prior sterile processing experience required; healthcare or sterile processing exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, participates in decontamination, cleaning, assembly, packaging, scanning, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable surgical instruments and equipment.
• Develops foundational sterile processing knowledge and skills while supporting quality, safety, operational efficiency, and patient care.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Requisition #:675349 | Location: Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington, DC 20016 | Category: Sterile Processing | Schedule: Night Shift | Employment Type: Full Time

YOU BELONG HERE

Sibley Memorial Hospital, a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine, has provided high-quality healthcare to the Washington, D.C., community for more than a century. Join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care.

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Tuition assistance
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Our competitive benefits package is designed to support the well-being and financial security of our employees. You can explore our benefits offering by visiting: https://jhh.mybenefitsjhhs.com/

Summary

Under the supervision of the Sterile Processing Department Manager or Team Leader, the Sterile Processing Technician Trainee participates in the decontamination, cleaning, assembly, packaging, scanning, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable surgical instruments and equipment. The trainee develops foundational sterile processing knowledge and skills while supporting quality, safety, operational efficiency, and effective patient care.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required

Required Certification and Ongoing Training

Must obtain certification through the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), formerly IAHCSMM, within two years of hire.

Work Experience

No prior sterile processing experience required; previous healthcare or sterile processing exposure is preferred.

Salary Range

Minimum 19.85/hour - Maximum 32.76/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.