University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.
A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.
Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health owns and operates:
University of Maryland Harford Memorial Hospital (UM HMH), Havre de Grace, MD
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UM UCMC), Bel Air, MD
The Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation, Bel Air, MD
The Patricia D. and M. Scot Kaufman Cancer Center, Bel Air, MD
The Senator Bob Hooper House, Forest Hill, MD

A team member who is responsible to prepare, distribute and control sterile/non-sterile supplies, equipment and instrumentation. Must be self-directed and capable to carry out assignments with limited supervision, and will accept responsibility to assist in on-the-job training of new team members. Assists the patient care team to provide and maintain customer service focus essential for smooth operations

Education & Training: High school diploma, with certification as Central Sterile Technician preferred.

Work Orientation & Experience: Two (2) years experience in a Central Sterile Supply Technician position. For those without experience, they will participate in an individual training program not to exceed three (3) months.

Skills & Abilities:

Ability to:

a) effectively convey verbal and written information;

b) follow directions;

c) respond to emergency situations appropriately;

d) adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the hospital, including all shifts;

e) effectively function as a member of a collaborative team;

f) organize and manage time effectively, setting appropriate priorities; and

g) comply with The Joint Commission and OSHA standards.

• Maintains instruments and equipment through use of proper cleaning and sterilization techniques.
• Handles instruments and equipment correctly to ensure safety and usability.
• Conducts biological monitoring of sterilizer and records results.
• Accurately and promptly documents unusual occurrences noted during biological monitoring or sterilizer runs.
• Maintains proficiency in the decontamination, racking, wrapping and sterilization of instruments.
• Remains alert to instrument and equipment safety hazards to prevent malfunction during use. Inspects all instruments prior to tray assembly. Removes dull or malfunctioning instrument(s) from service and replaces them, as necessary.
• Assists in inventory, care and distribution of supplies. Maintains par levels in quantities sufficient to ensure availability.
• Assists in storing and stocking supplies. Is aware of where supplies are housed and is able to retrieve them quickly and efficiently upon request.
• Maintains authorized traffic patterns by using proper corridors and areas at all times.
• Wears appropriate scrub attire, cover coat, hair coverings and masks in designated areas.
• Develops and promotes a commitment to service excellence within the work area by communicating with team members in a courteous and respectful manner and by demonstrating the ability to work in an environment of cooperation and collaboration.
• Reports problems and potential solutions regarding patients, visitors and team members to the Supervisor of Central Sterile.
• Responds appropriately in urgent and emergent situations.
• Ensures that the environment of care is maintained according to regulatory guidelines.
• Demonstrates compliance with patient safety and risk management protocols.
• Prioritizes and completes assignments within scheduled hours of work to meet departmental needs.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills and competencies for the infant, preschooler, school age, adolescent, adult and elderly patients in compliance with age-specific guidelines outlined in departmental structure standards.
• Demonstrates self-directed learning initiatives and seeks ways to maintain current competency and respond to new clinical opportunities.
• Serves on committees, task forces, process action teams, public relations activities, or work groups on a voluntary and appointment basis at the division and/or hospital level.
• Acts as a preceptor for new team members.