Instrument Tech, PRN Rotating (57859)

El Paso Childrens Hospital Corporation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Childrens Hospital is seeking an Entry Level Instrument Technician to coordinate cleaning, decontamination, assembly and dispensing of surgical instruments for daily procedures at El Paso, TX. The role supports sterile processing across departments and requires adherence to strict aseptic standards.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of sterile processing experience or CST certification, with a High School diploma and additional technical training preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of sterile processing experience or CST certification.
• High school graduate or equivalent; college/technical training preferred.
• Completion of a Surgical Technician Certification program is required for CST.
• Current CSPDT or CRCST certification and BLS may be required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cleaning, decontamination, assembly and dispensing of surgical instruments, equipment and supplies for daily procedures.
• Collaborate with surgical teams and departments to ensure instrument readiness and sterility.

Skills

Sterile processing

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Two years college or technical school preferred

College or technical degree preferred

Surgical Technician Certification program required for CST

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: El Paso Childrens Hospital - El Paso, TX, Position Type: PRN, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Rotating, Job Category: Health Care, The Instrument Technician coordinates and collaborates the overall cleaning, decontamination, assembly and dispensing of surgical instruments, equipment and supplies needed for daily surgical procedures and related departments.

Qualifications

• One year of sterile processing experience required or Certified Surgical Technician (CST) in an acute care setting or equivalent experience.

Education and Training

• High school graduate or equivalent. Two years of college or technical school preferred.
• College or technical school degree preferred.
• Completion of a Surgical Technician Certification program is required for Certified Surgical Technologists (CST).

Certification

• Current Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)