Travel Sterile Processing Tech - $20 to $25 per hour in Towson, MD

Summary: A Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, sterilizing, and assembling surgical instruments and medical equipment to ensure a safe and infection-controlled environment for patient care. The SPT plays a critical role in supporting operating rooms, clinics, and procedural areas by ensuring all instrumentation is prepared accurately and efficiently. Responsibilities: Receive, sort, and decontaminate instruments, equipment, and trays following established infection control and safety protocols. Operate and maintain sterilization equipment such as autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners, washer-disinfectors, and high-level disinfecting units. Inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and wear; remove and report damaged or defective items. Assemble and wrap instrument sets according to procedure-specific requirements, preference cards, and industry standards. Label, document, and track sterilized items using instrument tracking systems or manual logs.

Location: Towson, Maryland, US

Posted Date: 11/15/2025