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What they do
A Sterile Processing Technician sterilizes, cleans, and prepares medical equipment for use. May also help install and repair large equipment. Works in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$51,228 / year median in Maryland
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Sterile Processing Tech - Hospital
Sterile Processing Technician Job - Hospital Contract in Baltimore, Maryland 21201Experienced Sterile Processing Technician needed for a 16-week hospital contract in downtown Baltimore, MD. Join a fast-paced acute care team and use your decontamination, sterilization, and scope processing expertise to support safe patient care in one of the area's leading medical communities.
Job Details
Weekly Estimated Pay:
$1,012 - $1,124
Setting:
Hospital / Acute Care
Location:
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Start Date:
10/12/2026
Contract Length:
16 weeks
Schedule:
Monday through Friday
Shifts Per Week:
5
Shift Duration:
8 Hour Days
Hours:
11:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Hours Per Week:
40
Weekend Requirement:
Required as scheduled
Holiday Requirement:
Required as scheduled
On-Call:
Not required
Floating:
May be required within the specialty, other units, and affiliated facilities within scopeJob Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of Sterile Processing Technician experience required
- Previous hospital experience required
- Travel experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered
- Trauma Level I and Level II experience required
- Current CBSPD certification or
IAHCSMM/HSPA
certification required
- Strong knowledge of central sterile processing, decontamination, sterilization, and scope processing workflows
- Experience with steam sterilizers, washer disinfectors, low-temperature sterilization systems, Medivator scope processing, Scope Buddy, and cart washers preferred
- Ability to work weekends and holidays as scheduledResponsibilities
- Perform primary decontamination duties in accordance with departmental, hospital, and regulatory standards
- Clean, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and medical equipment
- Process scopes and specialty equipment using appropriate systems and techniques
- Operate sterilization and decontamination equipment safely and effectively
- Maintain accurate documentation for instrument tracking, sterilization loads, and quality assurance
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention standards, sterile processing protocols, and patient safety requirements
- Collaborate with perioperative, OR, and clinical teams to support efficient patient care
- Float within the sterile processing department to support sterilization operations as neededWhy for This Baltimore Healthcare Job?
- Work in a respected hospital setting in Baltimore, Maryland
- Enjoy an assignment in the 21201 area, close to downtown Baltimore's waterfront, dining, and cultural attractions
- Support critical infection prevention and surgical services
- Join a travel healthcare assignment with consistent weekday hours
- Gain experience in a high-volume acute care environment for this Sterile Processing Technician job in Baltimore, Maryland and join a healthcare team committed to patient safety and operational excellence.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and VisionEqual OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance