Sterile Processing: Decontam, Sterilize & Dispatch Carts

CHRISTUS Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing, assembling, sterilizing, storage and distribution of reusable medical devices and supplies used in patient care. The role also includes assembling and dispatching surgical case carts and performing routine inventories to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Familiarity with sterile processing standards and Meditech is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 6 to 12 months of practical experience in sterile processing.
• HSPA Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) or Certified Registered Central Sterile Tech (CRCST) preferred

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates and cleans reusable equipment/instruments in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Assembles, sterilizes, stores and distributes medical devices and supplies for patient care.
• Organizes and dispatches surgical case carts based on physician preference cards.
• Performs physical inventories of floor stock and SPD; monitors PAR levels with Material Management.
• Operates inventory control systems; familiarity with Meditech.
• Communicates effectively with inter/intra-departmental staff and respects patient confidentiality.
• Adheres to policies and standards set by regulatory bodies and hospital guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Sterile processing experience

Inventory control

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Meditech

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing, assembling, sterilizing, storage and distribution of reusable medical devices and supplies used in patient care. The role also includes assembling and dispatching surgical case carts and performing routine inventories to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Familiarity with sterile processing standards and Meditech is preferred.