Senior Sterile Processing Tech III – Instrumentation Lead

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health in Houston seeks a Sterile Processing Technician III to join our central sterile processing team. You will decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, store and distribute surgical instruments and supplies per standards, supporting a busy OR environment.

The SP Tech III demonstrates professional effectiveness in an indirect patient care role and addresses requests from clinicians, ensuring instrument readiness and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Central Service Technology Course or equivalent work experience (at least one year in central sterile processing).
• CRCST, CSPDT, or CRMST certification.
• CIS or CER certification.
• Three years of experience in Central Sterile Processing.
• Above average verbal communication with heavy public contact.
• Legible handwriting and coherent writing.
• PC skills appropriate to job requirements.
• Knowledge of medical terms and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lead projects and monitor gauges; research surgical instruments and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, store and distribute surgical instruments, supplies and equipment per standards.
• Demonstrate personal and professional effectiveness in an indirect patient care setting.
• Address requests from customers or providers and ensure instrument readiness.
• Operate sterilization and decontamination equipment and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Central Service Course/Equivalent Experience

Tools

Sterilization Equipment

Decontamination Equipment

Barcode Scanners

Job description

Harris Health in Houston seeks a Sterile Processing Technician III to join our central sterile processing team. You will decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, store and distribute surgical instruments and supplies per standards, supporting a busy OR environment.

The SP Tech III demonstrates professional effectiveness in an indirect patient care role and addresses requests from clinicians, ensuring instrument readiness and safety compliance.