PRN Instrument Tech — Sterile Processing Expert

El Paso Childrens Hospital Corporation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Children’s Hospital Corporation seeks an Instrument Technician to coordinate sterilization, assembly and dispensing of surgical instruments for daily procedures. Experience in sterile processing or CST is required, with CST track contingent on certification completion.

Minimum education includes a high school diploma; college/technical training is preferred. Certification CSPDT/CRCST is required to perform this role in an acute care environment.

Qualifications

• One year of sterile processing experience or CST in an acute care setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent; college/technical training preferred.
• Completion of a Surgical Technician Certification program is required for CST.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cleaning, decontamination, assembly and dispensing of surgical instruments and supplies for daily procedures.
• Collaborate with surgical departments and related areas to ensure instrument readiness.
• Maintain compliance with CSPDT/CRCST certification requirements and related standards.

Skills

Sterile processing experience

Surgical instrument handling

CST pathway awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years college or technical training preferred

CSPDT or CRCST certification required

Surgical Technician Certification program completion for CST pathway

Job description

El Paso Children’s Hospital Corporation seeks an Instrument Technician to coordinate sterilization, assembly and dispensing of surgical instruments for daily procedures. Experience in sterile processing or CST is required, with CST track contingent on certification completion.

Minimum education includes a high school diploma; college/technical training is preferred. Certification CSPDT/CRCST is required to perform this role in an acute care environment.