About the JobAt
MedStar Washington Hospital Center, we are committed to delivering the highest quality, safe, and compassionate care. We are seeking a
Registered Nurse (RN) or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to join our
Sterile Processing Department (SPD) team-supporting a
high-performing, Magnet-recognized, fast-paced surgical environment.
This role plays a critical part in ensuring surgical excellence by maintaining the integrity, safety, and readiness of instruments and equipment across perioperative services.
Key Responsibilities- Support all sterile processing functions including decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and supplies
- Ensure compliance with MedStar policies, infection prevention standards, and regulatory requirements (AORN, The Joint Commission, HSPA/IAHCSMM)
- Collaborate with Operating Room leadership, surgeons, and clinical teams to optimize case flow and instrument readiness
- Proactively review surgical schedules to anticipate equipment and instrumentation needs
- Maintain high standards of aseptic technique, quality, and patient safety
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audit readiness, and safety programs
- Assist in staff education, onboarding, and competency validation
- Support inventory management, equipment functionality, and process optimization
Qualifications- Active RN license or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required
- Bachelor's degree (Nursing or related field) required
- 2-4 years of perioperative, surgical services, or sterile processing experience
- Strong knowledge of sterilization processes, surgical instrumentation, and infection control standards
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and quality-driven environment
- Excellent communication, organization, and critical thinking skills
This position has a hiring range of USD $142,064.00 - USD $287,996.00 /Yr.
