Certified Sterile Processing Technician, Evenings 10k Sign-on Bonus

Company Description

When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you’ll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade ‘A’ hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we’ve been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine.

Job Description

The Certified Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for preparing, sterilizing equipment/instruments and tracking them in an accurate and timely manner. This role also prepares operating room case carts, sterile trays and supplies for all areas of the hospital.

STERILE PROCESSING CLINICAL DUTIES: Prepares instrumentation and equipment for sterile processing. Verifies the sterilization process. Decontaminates and reprocesses all reusable equipment and instrumentation. Checks equipment for cleanliness, functional use; inventories and documents the quantity of each instrument per tray/container and wraps trays and product for sterilization in accordance with established policies and procedures. Performs required biological and Bowie-Dick tests on a daily basis and records corresponding results. Records autoclave load contents and required statistics in a complete and accurate manner. Prepares case carts for the operating room based surgical needs and supplies.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Vocational / Technical Degree (Preferred)

Certification / Licensure / Registration

•  Sterile Processing Technician Certification (Required)

Experience and Skills Required Skills:

• Strong Verbal Communications Skills, Strong Written Communications Skills, Excellent Interpersonal Skills, Excellent Organizational Skills, Strong Customer Services Skills

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $19.5- $25.88
• Other Compensation (if applicable): 
• Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide

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