Sterile Processing Tech

Tenet Healthcare; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare in El Paso, TX is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments. You will prepare case carts, replenish supplies, and work with surgical teams to ensure accurate instrumentation and timely deliveries.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of a sterile processing course or 1 year of experience; certification within 18 months is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a formal Sterile Processing Technician course with field training or 1 year of experience.
• Certification in IAHCSMM or CBSPD within 18 months is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation.
• Assemble and deliver case carts for surgical and interventional procedures.
• Paring and replenishment of materials for ongoing operations.
• Collaborate with surgical partners to provide accurate instrumentation and needed supplies.

Skills

Sterile processing

Decontamination

Sterilization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Formal Sterile Processing Technician Course

Tools

IAHCSMM Certification

CBSPD Certification

Job description

Job Shift: Rotate

Job Type: Full Time

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for task-based sterile processing activities.

Responsible for activities including, but not limited to decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation including various software applications, assembly, and delivery of surgical and interventional procedure case carts, paring and replenishment of materials, and working in collaboration with surgical partners to provide accurate and complete surgical instrumentation and needed supplies.

Education

Required: High school diploma or GED. Completion of a formal Sterile Processing Technician course with field training or 1 year of experience as Sterile Processing Technician or Operating Technician.

Experience

Preferred: 1 year as sterile processing technician with completion of formal sterile processing technician course.

Certifications

Required: Must be certified with IAHCSMM or CBSPD within 18 months.

Preferred: Current certification through internationally recognized organizations such as IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management) or Certification Board for Central Sterile Processing.