Sterilization Technician

Job Description

Pride Health is currently seeking candidates for the Sterile Processing Tech position to support our client’s healthcare facility in Bethesda, MD.

This is a Contract opportunity — a great way to join a top-tier healthcare organization and advance your career!

Job Title : Sterile Processing Tech

Location : Bethesda, MD

Shift : 5x8 Days (7 : 00 AM - 3 : 30 PM)

Contract Duration : 13 Weeks

Weekly Gross : $1800 Weekly Gross

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Supervises Sterile Processing staff; manages scheduling, staffing levels, training, and performance evaluations.
• Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates certification, onboarding, and ongoing education programs for SPD staff.
• Oversees all processes in decontamination, cleaning, assembly, sterilization, storage, and distribution of surgical instruments and equipment.
• Manages inventory levels of instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies to ensure availability and operational readiness.
• Reviews and maintains preventive maintenance (PM) contracts and schedules for SPD equipment.
• Provides case-picking education, training, and competency assessment for all SP employees.
• Coordinates transportation of borrowed instruments and equipment across multiple JHM entities and clinics.
• Ensures clear communication between OR teams, vendors, SPD, and external clinical sites.
• Supports recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and retention of qualified Sterile Processing staff.
• Oversees instrument tracking accuracy, biological monitoring logs, sterilization records, and QA documentation.
• Implements workflow improvements, quality initiatives, and safety standards to enhance department performance.
• Ensures compliance with manufacturer instructions for use (IFUs) for all instrumentation and reprocessing protocols.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with OR leadership, surgeons, vendors, and supply chain teams.
• Audits instrument trays, reprocessing practices, and department compliance to maintain regulatory readiness.

Required Education & Experience

Required Certifications

Key Skills & Competencies

Interested? Apply now!

About Pride Health :

Pride Health is Pride Global’s healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and organizations since 2010.

As a minority-owned business, we take pride in connecting skilled healthcare talent with rewarding opportunities while fostering diversity, integrity, and professional growth.

Our benefits include comprehensive healthcare coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, life and disability insurance, employee assistance programs, and discounts with preferred vendors.

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