Senior Sterile Processing Technician - OR Support Leader

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist in Houston, TX seeks a Sr Sterile Processing Technician to ensure the highest standards of decontamination, assembly, inspection, wrapping, and sterilization of surgical instruments for Surgical Services and ancillary departments.

This role collaborates with OR staff to provide timely sterile products, trays, and case carts, maintains workflow between OR and SPD, and demonstrates advanced knowledge of sterilization techniques and instrument tracking.

Qualifications

• Two years of sterile processing experience.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required.
• Fluent in English for safety-critical communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination and assembly of complex trays.
• Sterilize instruments following manufacturer instructions.
• Prioritize sterile products according to the surgery schedule.
• Maintain continuous workflow between OR and Sterile Processing.

Skills

Sterile processing

Communication

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic instrument tracking system

Job description

Houston Methodist in Houston, TX seeks a Sr Sterile Processing Technician to ensure the highest standards of decontamination, assembly, inspection, wrapping, and sterilization of surgical instruments for Surgical Services and ancillary departments.

This role collaborates with OR staff to provide timely sterile products, trays, and case carts, maintains workflow between OR and SPD, and demonstrates advanced knowledge of sterilization techniques and instrument tracking.