Certified Central Sterile Technician | Nights
university of maryland medical centerUpper Marlboro, MD
$21.27 - $34.62 per hourAPPLY NOW
Certified Central Sterile Technician | Nights
university of maryland medical centerUpper Marlboro, MD
12 days ago
Occupations
Medical Equipment PreparersSurgical TechnologistsHealth Technologists and Technicians, All OtherIndustries
General Medical and Surgical HospitalsSpecialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) HospitalsAll Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services$21.27 - $34.62 per hour
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Full Time Night Shift Central Sterile Processing Technician IIJoin a highly skilled perioperative team where your work directly impacts patient safety and surgical outcomes. The University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center is seeking an experienced Full Time Night Shift Central Sterile Processing Technician II to join our Central Sterile Processing Department. This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of a high performing perioperative services team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. In this critical role, you will be responsible for the decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, storage, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment. Your expertise will help ensure every procedure begins with safe, properly processed instrumentation while maintaining compliance with AAMI standards, infection prevention guidelines, and departmental policies. You will also support case cart preparation, quality control testing, and urgent instrumentation needs that keep Operating Room operations running safely and efficiently. Full-Time Nights | Monday-Friday | 11:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. | Rotating Weekends & Holidays Required | Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
RequiredKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments, trays, and medical equipment.
- Prepare instrument sets, case carts, and sterile supplies for scheduled and emergency surgical procedures.
- Inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality, completeness, and sterility before distribution.
- Remove, document, and coordinate repair of damaged instrumentation.
- Operate and perform routine quality checks on sterilization and decontamination equipment.
- Complete biological testing, sterilization monitoring, and quality control documentation.
- Stock, organize, receive, and distribute sterile supplies throughout the hospital.
- Prioritize urgent instrument requests to support emergent patient care.
- Maintain compliance with AAMI standards, infection prevention practices, and patient safety protocols.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe Central Sterile Processing environment.
- Support departmental operations and perform additional duties as assigned.
LICENSURE & EXPERIENCE:High school diploma or GED required.
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification required.
Minimum of two (2) years of hospital-based Central Sterile Processing experience required.
Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
COMPENSATION:
Pay Range: $21.27 - $34.62 per hour. Shift, Weekend, and Holiday Differentials offered where applicable. Comprehensive Benefits Package available for Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN team members. Career advancement opportunities within a high-performing academic health system.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Salary
$21.27 - $34.62 per hour
Experience level
Mid
Location
Upper Marlboro, MD
Occupation
Medical Equipment Preparers
Industry
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Posted
12 days ago
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