Certified Sterile Processor

Overview

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to a variety of the Johns Hopkins locations. Our employees are the strength of our service! Are you ready to play a crucial role in healthcare at one of the world's leading medical institutions?

If you are a Certified Sterile Processing Technician looking to enjoy the perks of temporary staffing yet feel like a member of the large organization, Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the employer for you!

What we have to offer:

• Competitive Compensation:Intrastaff constantly surveys the market to ensure top pay rate for our employees. Pay Rate: $32.00 - $34.00 Per hour (Based on Experience)
• World-Class Environment: Work alongside some of the best healthcare professionals, including top nurses, physicians, and allied health experts.
• Futuristic Healthcare:Johns Hopkins is known as a teaching Health System and whether directly or indirectly, you'll have exposure to cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking medicalresearch.
• Benefits:There are options for a tax deferred annuity 401 K Retirement Plan and Johns Hopkins Employer Health Program Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

Position Overview:  Inspects, cleans, assembles and sterilizes surgical instrument sets. Operates cleaning and sterilization equipment in order to clean instruments and supplies. Prepare supplies and equipment for steam sterilization and low temperature sterilization.

Location: Baltimore, MD

Schedule: (Training will be Day Shift)

• 3:00 PM - 11:30 AM Monday - Friday and every 3rd Weekend
• 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM Monday- Friday and every 3rd weekend

If you're passionate about healthcare, thrive in a diverse team environment, and are eager to make a difference, Johns Hopkins is the place for you. Join us in delivering exceptional care and advancing medical science. Apply now and be a part of something extraordinary at Johns Hopkins Intrastaff!

Responsibilities

• Effectively decontaminates instruments and equipment according to department procedures.
• Accurately performs prep functions including instrument set assembly, wrapping, labeling, and identification of all items processed in SPD.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all instruments and equipment processed through SPD.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper loading and operation of sterilizers and other equipment.
• Prepares case carts accurately and delivers within adequate time for case setup.
• Promptly stores sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment in the proper locations after processing.
• Performs biological testing/sterility assurance tasks accurately.
• Maintains biological test log and other sterilization records keeping.
• Knows procedure for load recall in the event of a positive biological test.
• Responds promptly and positively to all customer requests.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• One of the following certifications is required:
  • CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution)
  • Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) 
  • IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management) certification
  • CRCST
  • CBSPD certification
• Minimum 2 years of experience with a college degree - or - 8 years of experience without a college degree.
• Must have demonstrated competence in instrument set assembly and sterilization across multiple specialties.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.