Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Intrastaff•Baltimore, MD

11d•$32 - $34

About The Position

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to a variety of the Johns Hopkins locations. Our employees are the strength of our service. Intrastaff is unique because it's one of the very few agencies where a person has the benefit of being a temporary employee and also feels like a member of a large organization. Working at Hopkins means joining a culturally diverse team that includes some of the best nurses, physicians and allied health professionals in the world. Directly or indirectly, you'll have exposure to cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking medical research. Pay Rate: $32.00 - $34.00 Per hour (Based on Experience) Schedule Options: Varies based on your preference Location: Varies based on your preference

Requirements

Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
One of the following certifications is required: CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management) certification CRCST CBSPD certification
Minimum 3 years of experience with a college degree - or - 8 years of experience without a college degree.
Must have demonstrated competence in instrument set assembly and sterilization across multiple specialties.

Responsibilities

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for inspecting, cleaning, assembling, and sterilizing surgical instrument sets.
This role operates cleaning and sterilization equipment and prepares supplies and instruments for both steam and low‑temperature sterilization.
Effectively decontaminates instruments and equipment according to department procedures.
Accurately performs prep functions including instrument set assembly, wrapping, labeling, and identification of all items processed in SPD.
Demonstrates knowledge of all instruments and equipment processed through SPD.
Demonstrates knowledge of proper loading and operation of sterilizers and other equipment.
Prepares case carts accurately and delivers within adequate time for case setup.
Promptly stores sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment in the proper locations after processing.
Performs biological testing/sterility assurance tasks accurately.
Maintains biological test log and other sterilization records keeping.
Knows procedure for load recall in the event of a positive biological test.
Responds promptly and positively to all customer requests.