Sterile Processing Technician: Instrument Care Expert

Sca-Health-; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health in Rockville, Maryland, is seeking a Sterile Processing Clerk (Instrument Processing Technician) to maintain instruments and prepare supplies for the surgical patient. Key responsibilities: processes instruments under supervision, sterilizes, cleans, and disinfects equipment in the processing area, and supports inventory management as required.

Under the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse, you will apply sterilization standards and safe handling practices, ensuring readiness for

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Understanding of sterilization and high-level disinfection technologies.
• Certification in Sterile Processing required.
• BCLS training completed within 90 days or current certification.
• Prior experience in instrument processing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain instruments and equipment in an optimal fashion.
• Prepare instrumentation, equipment, and sterile supplies for procedures.
• Follow sterilization, disinfection, and aseptic techniques.
• Clean, wrap, sterilize, and disinfect instruments and equipment.
• Assist with purchasing supplies and inventory management as needed.

Skills

Sterilization knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Certification

Job description

SCA Health in Rockville, Maryland, is seeking a Sterile Processing Clerk (Instrument Processing Technician) to maintain instruments and prepare supplies for the surgical patient. Key responsibilities: processes instruments under supervision, sterilizes, cleans, and disinfects equipment in the processing area, and supports inventory management as required.

Under the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse, you will apply sterilization standards and safe handling practices, ensuring readiness for