Certified Sterile Processing Tech: Precision Reprocessing

South Texas Health System; McAllen, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to manage the full reprocessing cycle for surgical instruments. You will disassemble, decontaminate, disinfect, inspect, test, assemble, package, label and sterilize equipment, while operating ultrasonic cleaners and sterilizers.

You will also support quality monitoring, inventory, and case cart preparation, and participate in mentoring new staff to uphold a standard of excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Twelve months minimum in Sterile Processing.
• Proficiency with Instrument management software (Censis, OneSource) and Microsoft Office suite.
• Manual dexterity to assemble/disassemble complex instrumentation.
• English fluency in spoken and written due to technical guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage reprocessing cycle for surgical instrumentation including disassembly, decontamination, disinfection, inspection, testing, assembly, packaging, labeling, high level disinfection and sterilization.
• Operate ultrasonic cleaners, washers, sterilizers and related equipment.
• Complete quality monitoring and documentation; assist with inventory management and case cart preparation.
• Provide mentoring and training support to new Sterile Processing Technicians.

Skills

Sterile processing experience

Censis

OneSource

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Manual dexterity

Education

High School diploma or GED

CRCST certification

Job description

South Texas Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to manage the full reprocessing cycle for surgical instruments. You will disassemble, decontaminate, disinfect, inspect, test, assemble, package, label and sterilize equipment, while operating ultrasonic cleaners and sterilizers.

You will also support quality monitoring, inventory, and case cart preparation, and participate in mentoring new staff to uphold a standard of excellence in patient care.