Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Suburban

Intrastaff • Bethesda, MD

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff, the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician for Suburban Hospital. This role is responsible for inspecting, cleaning, assembling, and sterilizing surgical instrument sets. The technician operates cleaning and sterilization equipment and prepares supplies and instruments for steam and low-temperature sterilization. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. The posting describes this as temporary staffing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least one of the following certifications: CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution), HSPA/IAHCSMM certification, or CRCST.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Demonstrated competence in instrument set assembly and sterilization across multiple specialties.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate instruments and equipment according to department procedures.
• Perform preparation functions, including assembling instrument sets, wrapping, labeling, and identifying all items processed in the Sterile Processing Department.
• Demonstrate knowledge of instruments and equipment processed through the Sterile Processing Department.
• Demonstrate knowledge of proper sterilizer and equipment loading and operation.
• Prepare case carts accurately and deliver them in time for case setup.
• Store sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment in the proper locations after processing.
• Perform biological testing and sterility assurance tasks accurately.
• Maintain biological test logs and other sterilization records.
• Follow load-recall procedures when a biological test is positive.
• Respond promptly and positively to customer requests.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, with pay rates of $31.00–$34.00 per hour based on location and experience.
• Option for a tax-deferred annuity 401(k) retirement plan.
• Johns Hopkins Employer Health Program medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunity to work alongside healthcare professionals and gain exposure to healthcare technology and medical research.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED