Lead Sterile Processing Technician: Growth Opportunity

Houston Dose; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Lead Certified Sterile Process Technician to assist the Manager in supervising sterile processing and instrument sterilization throughout the hospital. This role supports OR coordination and works with BioMed and Supply Chain to ensure timely instrument availability.

Responsibilities include training staff, operating decontamination equipment, performing high-level disinfection, monitoring sterilizers, and ensuring QA data completes accurately.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or GED.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required.
• Minimum 2 years hospital instrument processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate all OR sterilization and processing equipment.
• Prioritize and organize processing workflows.
• Ensure staff are trained in decontamination operations.
• Receive and process instruments from decontamination area.
• Perform high-level disinfection and QA checks.
• Monitor sterilizers and environmental monitors.
• Ensure adequate staffing daily, including weekends.
• Collaborate with OR coordinators and BioMed for troubleshooting and instrument ordering.
• Perform other instrument room duties as assigned.

Skills

Sterile processing

Hospital instrument handling

Quality assurance

Staff training

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CRCST - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician

CSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician

Tools

Decontamination equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Lead Certified Sterile Process Technician to assist the Manager in supervising sterile processing and instrument sterilization throughout the hospital. This role supports OR coordination and works with BioMed and Supply Chain to ensure timely instrument availability.

Responsibilities include training staff, operating decontamination equipment, performing high-level disinfection, monitoring sterilizers, and ensuring QA data completes accurately.