Sterile Processing Specialist - Instrument Care

HUMBLE VASCULAR SURGICAL CENTER INC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join the OR support team. You will decontaminate, sterilize, wrap, and store instruments for surgical cases, ensuring safety and compliance with policy.

Under supervision of OR management and nursing staff, you will maintain equipment, document processes, and uphold HIPAA and infection control standards. The role requires teamwork, reliability, and the ability to handle pressure in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2-4 years of experience in sterile processing.
• Certification of Sterile Processing Preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) prerequisite.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proper decontamination, cleaning, wrapping, and sterilization of surgical instruments.
• Maintains inventory of instruments, supplies, and equipment for the department.
• Ensures sterilization policies and procedures are followed and documented.
• Assures safe handling of surgical specimens and biohazardous material per policy.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and staff trainings.

Skills

Sterile processing

Decontamination

Sterilization

Documentation

HIPAA compliance

Teamwork

Verbal & written English

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certification of Sterile Processing Preferred

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join the OR support team. You will decontaminate, sterilize, wrap, and store instruments for surgical cases, ensuring safety and compliance with policy.

Under supervision of OR management and nursing staff, you will maintain equipment, document processes, and uphold HIPAA and infection control standards. The role requires teamwork, reliability, and the ability to handle pressure in a fast-paced