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Lead Sterile Processing Technician, Evening

University of Maryland Medical SystemTowson, MDFull timePosted 2w agoStill open, checked every night
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open sterile processing technician jobs in Maryland post a median of $24.30 an hour, the middle half $23.06–$26.39, across 22 jobs that state their pay. Sterile processing technicians employed in Maryland earn a median of $23.40 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

Job Requirements

Work Schedule: 3pm - 11:30pm

The Lead 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. This role also provides leadership in the absence of the manager and/or supervisor and performs additional administrative responsibilities as assigned.

STAFF & INVENTORY MANAGEMENT: Creates an environment that motivates superior performance and establishes collaborative relationships and networks to achieve objectives. Collaborates with the sterile processing management team to help develop and adjust work schedules to established unit protocols and/or productivity standards. Contributes to the orientation process and on-the-job training and assists in the evaluation and progression of new hires and current employees during the annual review process. Maintain sterile processing department levels of stock and supplies and ensure appropriate locations within department are stocked at established par levels.

STERILE PROCESSING CLINICAL DUTIES: Prepares instrumentation and equipment for sterile processing. Verifies the sterilization process. Decontaminates and reprocesses all reusable equipment and instrumentation.B8 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.

Work Experience

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, Basic Computer Skills, Excellent Organizational Skills, Strong Customer Services Skills, Proven Analytical Skills

From University of Maryland Medical System's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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