Senior Sterile Processing Technologist

UT MD Anderson

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 75,000

Full time

4 days ago

Be an early applicant

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage from day one

PTO and holidays

Tuition assistance

Pension plan and retirement options

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Senior Sterile Processing Technologist to ensure safe, efficient processing of surgical instrumentation for patient care. The role blends hands-on decontamination, assembly, and sterilization with strict adherence to safety, quality, and compliance standards in a demanding clinical setting.

Ideal candidates bring hospital sterile processing experience, knowledge of advanced instrumentation, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

Minimum two years hospital-based sterile processing experience.
Preferred formal certification in sterile processing practices.
Knowledge of decontamination, inspection and sterilization procedures.

Responsibilities

Perform decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of advanced instrumentation and equipment.
Identify instruments for cleanliness and functionality and inspect accordingly.
Operate and troubleshoot sterile processing equipment while following guidelines.
Maintain safety compliance across all sterile processing activities.
Prepare case carts, deliver instrumentation to OR, stock and manage par levels.

Skills

Sterile processing experience

Advanced instrumentation knowledge

Industry certifications (CRCST/CSPDT/C

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Sterile Processing Program (preferred)

Job description

The Senior Sterile Processing Technologist position supports the Sterile Processing Ops department, responsible for ensuring the safe, accurate, and efficient processing of surgical instrumentation for patient care. This department plays a critical role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, functionality, and compliance across all sterile processing workflows. MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Senior Sterile Processing Technologist contributes directly to the organization’s ability to provide safe surgical care by maintaining expertise across all sterile processing areas. The Senior Sterile Processing Technologist is essential to ensuring the timely availability of advanced instrumentation and equipment required for surgical procedures.

The ideal candidate brings a combination of hands-on sterile processing experience, technical knowledge of advanced surgical instrumentation, and relevant industry certification. Preferred qualifications include a minimum of two years of hospital-based sterile processing experience and formal certification in sterile processing practices.

Minimum $23.80 - Midpoint $29.81 - Maximum $35.82

Shift: 2:00pm - 10:30pm (weekend day required)

Why Us

This role is an opportunity to support safe surgical operations while building skills in advanced sterile processing techniques within a respected clinical environment. The Senior Sterile Processing Technologist makes a direct impact on patient care by ensuring the accuracy, cleanliness, and readiness of essential surgical instrumentation, while benefiting from meaningful career development and work-life balance.

Benefits

Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities

Sterile Processing Operations

Perform decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of advanced instrumentation and equipment.
Identify and inspect instruments for cleanliness and functionality.
Operate and troubleshoot sterile processing equipment.
Adhere to manufacturer guidelines and departmental standards.
Maintain safety compliance across all sterile processing activities.

Surgical Support

Prepare case carts with required instrument sets and supplies.
Deliver instrumentation to the operating room.
Stock and maintain par levels for operating room instrumentation.
Support emergency cart availability and preparedness.

Quality & Compliance

Monitor and report equipment issues promptly.
Ensure accuracy in instrument assembly and set configuration.
Follow infection control, safety policies, and workflow standards.
Support consistent sterile processing documentation practices.

Other duties as assigned

Education

Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred: Completion of a Sterile Processing Program.

Work Experience

Required: 2 years Hospital-based sterile processing experience.
Required: With preferred education, no experience required.

Licenses and Certifications

Required: CRCST - Certified and Registered Central Service Technician Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA). Upon Hire or
Required: CSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech Certification Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. (CBSPD). Upon Hire or
Required: CST - Certified Surgical Technologist National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Upon Hire

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information