Advanced Sterile Processing Tech II – Instrument Sets &QA

Longview Regional Medical Center; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Longview Regional Medical Center is seeking a Sterile Process Technician II to prepare and assemble medical and surgical supplies with advanced skill, ensuring compliance with sterilization protocols. The role supports the department by performing QA tasks, guiding junior staff, and contributing to process improvements in sterile processing services.

You will handle instrument tray assembly, inventory management, and documentation, while maintaining PPE standards and health information privacy.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of sterile processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Follows established protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing, packaging, disinfecting or sterilizing, and storing medical and surgical supplies and equipment.
• Assembles complex or specialized instrument trays and sets, ensuring accuracy and readiness for surgical procedures.
• Distributes medical and surgical supplies to appropriate areas within the facility, ensuring timeliness and proper documentation.
• Monitors, interprets, and documents results of physical, chemical, and biological indicators for sterilization processes.
• Operates all equipment used in sterile processing, including sterilizers and decontamination units, and performs routine maintenance as needed.
• Assists in improving the quality of sterile processing services by identifying process gaps and contributing to corrective actions.
• Provides guidance and support to Sterile Process Technician I staff, ensuring adherence to protocols and offering on-the-job training when needed.
• Conducts quality control checks on sterilized instruments and equipment, addressing deficiencies or escalating issues to leadership.
• Maintains proper inventory management by restocking and maintaining logs for usage, expiration dates, and testing results.
• Adheres to standard precautions, including PPE, to maintain a safe work environment and prevent infection.
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality of health information in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Obtains a minimum of 10 hours of continuing education annually to stay current on sterile processing practices and technologies.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains regular attendance.

Skills

Sterile processing

Equipment operation

Quality control

Training skills

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Job description

Longview Regional Medical Center is seeking a Sterile Process Technician II to prepare and assemble medical and surgical supplies with advanced skill, ensuring compliance with sterilization protocols. The role supports the department by performing QA tasks, guiding junior staff, and contributing to process improvements in sterile processing services.

You will handle instrument tray assembly, inventory management, and documentation, while maintaining PPE standards and health information privacy.