Sterile Processing Technician I

Socket.dev; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Luminis Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to assemble and sterilize instruments, trays, and linen packs, and manage case carts for surgery. The role requires rotating weekend and on‑call work and adherence to a strict dress code with surgical scrubs.

Responsibilities include decontamination, instrument tracking in SPM, quality checks, and daily inventory management. Proficiency in disinfection, sterilization operations, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required.

Qualifications

• Required Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• PREFERRED Minimum Experience: 6 months minimum working in a sterile processing or operating room environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs decontamination and inspection of lumens, laparoscopic equipment, and instruments per manufacturers' recommendations and standards.
• Documents all work using instrument tracking software SPM.
• Performs quality control checks.
• Inspects and assembles equipment, instruments, and sets ensuring functionality and cleanliness.
• Maintains a clean, organized work area.
• Performs High-level Disinfection (HLD) with high accuracy.
• Operates sterilizers and washers, loads/unloads carts, and performs QA for sterilization equipment.
• Runs daily OR schedules to anticipate needs and complete case carts; communicates missing items.
• Processes requisitions/credits for inventory management of supplies and loaner equipment.
• Uses patient-specific pick lists to gather instruments and supplies requested by the surgeon or Peri-Operative rep.
• Documents case cart build in SPM and keeps records updated.
• Performs scheduled and cyclic physical inventory of supplies and instruments.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Objective:

The objective of this position is to assemble and sterilize all instruments, instrument trays, utensils, and linen packs. Perform distribution functions as it relates to case carts and sterile instrumentation.

Must be able to perform all Sterile Processing functions. The position requires rotating weekend and on‑call requirements. A strict dress code and professional appearance including wearing surgical scrubs are required.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

1. Performs decontamination functions of removal of gross debris, an inspection of lumens, processing of laparoscopic equipment/ instruments, and loading of appropriate instruments and equipment per manufacturers recommendations and departmental and regulatory standards with efficiency.
2. Documents all work performed utilizing instrument tracking software SPM.
3. Performs quality control checks.
4. Inspects and assembles all equipment, instruments, scopes, and instrument sets following product recipe to verify items are functional, free of debris, and required per instrument recipe.
5. Maintains clean and organized work area, ensuring workspace is functional for peer use upon work completion or as needed.
6. Performs (HLD) High-level disinfection with 100% accuracy.
7. Operates sterilizers and washers efficiently, loads, and unloads sterilizer carts. Performs the quality assurance tasks necessary for the daily operation of sterilization equipment.
8. Runs the daily OR schedules to anticipate needs and completion of case carts for supplies and instruments. Communicates any missing picklist items that are not available for 100% case cart completion to the charge person/supervisor for proper follow‑up.
9. Processes all issues and credits from requisitions/requests from other departments timely and effectively for proper inventory management of supplies. Uses established guidelines for recording and proper processing and checking of loaner equipment.
10. Utilizes patient‑specific pick lists to accurately gather surgical instruments and disposable supplies requested by the attending surgeon or another Peri‑Operative representative.
11. Documents case cart build process in SPM, continuously updating the record as items are fulfilled to maintain the integrity of the needs list.
12. Performs scheduled and cyclic physical inventory of supplies and instruments within the department.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

Required Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

PREFERRED Minimum Experience: 6 months minimum working in a sterile processing or operating room environment.

Required License/Certifications:

Required License / Certifications: Provisional/ full CRCST Certification or the ability to achieve CRCST Certification preferred.

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood‑borne pathogens.

Physical Demands –

Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up‑to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Must be able to frequently lift to 35 lbs. stoop, bend, pull, and place and retrieve material.

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood‑borne pathogens.

Pay Range: $18.65 — $22.76 USD

Luminis Health Benefits Overview:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full‑time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more
• Benefit offerings based on employment status