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Sterile Processing Tech - Hospital

GHR HealthcareBaltimore, MDLocal
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Baltimore, MD
Job type
Local
Profession
Sterile Processing Technician
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 14, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$26.70
Weekly
$1,068
Yearly (full-time)
$55,536
Start date
10/12/2026

This job pays about $26.70/hour — 14% above the median for Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Maryland ($23.40/hour).

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Maryland right now

  • 12 open Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Maryland from 4 agencies, 3 of them in Baltimore.
  • Pay in these listings: $18.56 – $52.00/hour, median $26.70/hour.
  • Typical Sterile Processing Technician pay in Maryland: $23.40/hour ($48,672/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: Care Team Solutions ($30.52/hour across 3 jobs).

All Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Maryland →

Job description

Sterile Processing Technician Job – Hospital Contract in Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Experienced 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 scope

Job 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 scheduled

Responsibilities

  • 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 needed

Why Apply 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

Apply now for this Sterile Processing Technician job in Baltimore, Maryland and join a healthcare team committed to patient safety and operational excellence.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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