Evening Sterile Processing Tech - Instrument Care

UMC Health System; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UMC Health System in Texas is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for the evening shift. You will organize, clean, sterilize, and distribute instruments for surgical procedures, ensuring proper packaging and transportation within the hospital.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and basic computer skills; experience in SPD or instrument room training is helpful, with familiarity in Cerner/IDX systems. Strong attention to sterility and safety is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in Sterile Processing or Instrumentation is helpful.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn hospital software.
• Familiarity with Cerner, IDX and other hospital programs.
• Basic medical terminology is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process and package instruments for surgical procedures.
• Package and load items for sterilization.
• Store, issue, and track equipment across departments.
• Operate Detergent Management System and SPD equipment safely.
• Troubleshoot sterilizers and document sterility guidelines.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Sterile processing experience

Computer skills

Microsoft Office (Outlook/Excel/Word)

Cerner/IDX familiarity

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cerner IDX

Microsoft Office

Job description

UMC Health System in Texas is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for the evening shift. You will organize, clean, sterilize, and distribute instruments for surgical procedures, ensuring proper packaging and transportation within the hospital.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and basic computer skills; experience in SPD or instrument room training is helpful, with familiarity in Cerner/IDX systems. Strong attention to sterility and safety is essential.