Sterile Processing Technician - OR Prep & Sterilization

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician in Towson, MD. The role supports the operating room by preparing, sterilizing, and tracking instruments and trays for all hospital areas.

Responsibilities include verifying sterilization processes, decontaminating reusable equipment, and maintaining accurate records of autoclave loads. A high school diploma is required, with a preferred technical degree and certification in sterile processing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Vocational/Technical degree is preferred.
• Sterile Processing Technician Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares instrumentation and equipment for sterile processing.
• Verifies the sterilization process.
• Decontaminates and reprocesses all reusable equipment and instrumentation.
• Checks equipment for cleanliness and function; inventories and documents instruments per tray and wraps trays for sterilization.
• Records autoclave load contents and required statistics daily.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical degree (Preferred)

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician in Towson, MD. The role supports the operating room by preparing, sterilizing, and tracking instruments and trays for all hospital areas.

Responsibilities include verifying sterilization processes, decontaminating reusable equipment, and maintaining accurate records of autoclave loads. A high school diploma is required, with a preferred technical degree and certification in sterile processing.