Sterile Processing Technician I

Luminis Health • Annapolis, MD

3d • $19 - $23

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician I assembles and sterilizes instruments, instrument trays, utensils, and linen packs, and performs distribution functions related to case carts and sterile instrumentation. The role performs sterile processing functions across decontamination, inspection and assembly, disinfection, sterilization, inventory, and case cart preparation. It requires rotating weekend and on-call work, as well as compliance with a strict dress code and professional appearance, including wearing surgical scrubs.

The technician documents work and case cart builds in SPM instrument tracking software, performs quality checks, and ensures equipment and instruments meet manufacturer recommendations, product recipes, and departmental and regulatory standards. The role also supports inventory management and communicates unavailable items that prevent complete case carts to the charge person or supervisor.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Six months of experience in sterile processing or an operating room environment is preferred. Provisional or full CRCST certification, or the ability to achieve CRCST certification, is preferred. Employees can reasonably expect exposure to blood-borne pathogens. The work is classified as medium work, with occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds, frequent exertion of up to 30 pounds, and constant exertion of up to 10 pounds. The technician must frequently lift up to 35 pounds and stoop, bend, pull, and place or retrieve materials.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Provisional or full CRCST certification, or the ability to achieve CRCST certification, is listed as preferred.
• Frequently lift up to 35 pounds; stoop, bend, pull, and place or retrieve material.
• Meet the physical demands of medium work: exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.
• Comply with the required strict dress code and professional appearance, including wearing surgical scrubs.
• Be prepared for expected occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

Nice To Haves

• At least six months of experience working in a sterile processing or operating room environment.
• Provisional or full CRCST certification, or the ability to achieve CRCST certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, including removal of gross debris, inspection of lumens, processing of laparoscopic equipment and instruments, and loading instruments and equipment according to manufacturer recommendations and departmental and regulatory standards.
• Document work performed using SPM instrument tracking software.
• Perform quality control checks.
• Inspect and assemble equipment, instruments, scopes, and instrument sets according to product recipes, confirming functionality, cleanliness, and completeness.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and functional work area for peers.
• Perform high-level disinfection with 100% accuracy.
• Operate washers and sterilizers, load and unload sterilizer carts, and complete quality assurance tasks for daily sterilization equipment operations.
• Review daily OR schedules to anticipate needs and complete case carts with required supplies and instruments.
• Communicate unavailable pick-list items that prevent complete case carts to the charge person or supervisor for follow-up.
• Process requisition and request issues and credits from other departments in a timely and effective manner for inventory management.
• Record, process, and check loaner equipment according to established guidelines.
• Use patient-specific pick lists to gather surgical instruments and disposable supplies requested by the attending surgeon or another peri-operative representative.
• Document case cart builds in SPM and update records as items are fulfilled.
• Perform scheduled and cyclic physical inventory of departmental supplies and instruments.
• Meet rotating weekend and on-call requirements and comply with the dress code, including wearing surgical scrubs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan, with employer match for employees working more than 1,000 hours in a calendar year.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition assistance benefits.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Paid holidays, disability coverage, and life/AD&D coverage for full-time employees.
• Wellness programs.
• Employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

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