Sterile Processing Lead - Certified Technician

Texas Children's; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's is seeking a Lead Certified Sterile Process Technician to assist the Manager in supervising the processing of instruments and sterilization across the Hospital.

The role requires CRCST or CSPDT certification and at least two years of hospital instrument processing experience, with emphasis on ensuring QA data, staff training, and compliance with safety standards. Respiratory fit testing will be provided as part of health and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• CRCST certification or CSPDT certification required.
• Minimum of 2 years hospital instrument processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Process decontaminated medical devices according to priorities and IFUs.
• Ensure staff are trained in decontamination equipment operation.
• Receive instruments and process appropriately.
• Perform routine physical and environmental duties including cleaning workspace/instrument room/cabinets, biohazard waste handling, and monitoring sterilizers.
• Complete sterilization processes and high-level disinfection.
• Monitor Quality Assurance data.
• Ensure staffing adequacy daily, including weekends.
• Collaborate with OR coordinators, BioMed, and Supply Chain for troubleshooting/ordering instruments.
• Perform other instrument-room duties as assigned.
• Respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Skills

2 years hospital instrument processing

CRCST

CSPDT

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Texas Children's is seeking a Lead Certified Sterile Process Technician to assist the Manager in supervising the processing of instruments and sterilization across the Hospital.

The role requires CRCST or CSPDT certification and at least two years of hospital instrument processing experience, with emphasis on ensuring QA data, staff training, and compliance with safety standards. Respiratory fit testing will be provided as part of health and safety protocols.