Sterile Processing Specialist Washington DC

Sterile Processing Specialist job at Johns Hopkins Medicine. Washington DC.

Johns Hopkins is a world-renowned leader in patient care, serving the greater Baltimore community, the National Capital Region and patients from all across the globe. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff teams provide support throughout our many specialty departments and centers, from primary visits to emergency care.

• Career growth and development
• Tuition Assistance
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

• Under the general direction of the Director, Sterile Processing and the area Manager, Sterile Processing, performs specialized duties to ensure the effective running of a Sterile Processing Department.
• These duties may include staff educator, department quality assurance coordinator, or service coordinator.
• For each given role, the Sterile Processing Coordinator shall be certified in sterile processing and have expert knowledge of the functions, processes and equipment involved in sterile processing.
• Is proficient in the technical and quality performance metrics.
• Performs QA audits, educates staff, and/or serves as a departmental liaison to other hospital departments such as ambulatory services, endoscopy, perioperative services, invasive cardiology, and other similar services.

• A minimum of a High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum three (3) years instrument processing experience required with a college degree (associate’s or higher) or eight (8) – ten (10) years sterile processing experience. Must have demonstrated competence in instrument set assembly and sterilization across multiple specialties. For existing employees, the coordinator must complete certification and pass all relevant competencies within one year.
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) from Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) OR Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST) from Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA).

Salary Range: Minimum $27.97/hour - Maximum $46.18/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

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