Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Suburban
About The Position
Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to various Johns Hopkins locations. This role is for a Sterile Processing Technician looking to enjoy the perks of temporary staffing yet feel like a member of a large organization. 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.
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
- Must have demonstrated competence in instrument set assembly and sterilization across multiple specialties.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Pay Rate: $31.00 - $34.00 Per hour (Based on Location and Experience)
- World-Class Environment
- Futuristic Healthcare
- Tax-deferred annuity 401 (k) Retirement Plan
- Johns Hopkins Employer Health Program Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
