Senior Sterile Processing Tech - Evening Shift, On-Call

Houston Methodist; Texas; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Sr Sterile Processing Technician to maintain decontamination, assembly, inspection, wrapping, and sterilization of surgical instruments for Surgical Services and related departments.

The role requires CRCST or CSPDT certification, two years of sterile processing experience, and strong customer service with OR staff. Shift is Monday–Friday 2:00pm–10:30pm with on-call rotation and holidays. Non-exempt position.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent education
• Two years of sterile processing experience
• Sterile Processing certification: CRCST or CSPDT

Responsibilities

• Performs decontamination and assembling of complex surgical trays, individual and potentially customized instrumentation and equipment utilizing established count sheets.
• Functions independently to sterilize instruments and surgical trays by following prescribed manufacturer instructions for use and according to institutional policies and procedures.
• Identifies and prioritizes timely sterile products, trays and case carts by interpreting the surgery schedule and based on the needs of the OR staff and physicians.
• Ensures consistent and continuous workflow between the OR and Sterile Processing while practicing excellent customer service.

Skills

Job competence

English proficiency

Customer communication

Independence

Safety precautions

Teamwork

Computer skills

Problem solving

Phone etiquette

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Sterile Processing certification: CRCST or CSPDT

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic instrument tracking system

Job description

Houston Methodist is seeking a Sr Sterile Processing Technician to maintain decontamination, assembly, inspection, wrapping, and sterilization of surgical instruments for Surgical Services and related departments.

The role requires CRCST or CSPDT certification, two years of sterile processing experience, and strong customer service with OR staff. Shift is Monday–Friday 2:00pm–10:30pm with on-call rotation and holidays. Non-exempt position.