Sterile Processing Tech

Tyler Regional Hospital; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Tyler Regional Hospital in Tyler, TX, is seeking a full-time Sterile Processing Technician to join the night shift team. The role involves decontaminating, preparing, and sterilizing surgical instruments and medical equipment while ensuring infection control and safety practices are followed.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with a preference for candidates holding a Sterile Processing Technician Certification and relevant experience in a hospital or outpatient setting. This position supports career growth and offers a people-first environment.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• One year of related experience in a hospital or outpatient operating room preferred.
• Sterile Processing Technician Certification preferred.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, preparation, and sterilization of surgical instruments.
• Distribute medical equipment throughout the surgery center.
• Utilize infection control and safety practices during all phases.

Skills

Sterile Processing Technician Certification

BLS certification

Experience in hospital or outpatient operating room

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Sterile Processing Tech in Tyler, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well‑being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well‑being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• UT Health Tyler is the flagship hospital of the system serving hundreds of thousands annually. Specializing in advanced acute care medicine, our midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region's only EMCO program and a Level III NICU. Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

Responsibilities

The Sterile Processing Technician is assigned duties performing decontamination, preparation, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment throughout the surgery center, utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process. This position is subject to overtime and callback as required by the hospital.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School graduate or equivalent

Preferred Job Requirements:

• One year of related experience in a hospital or outpatient operating room
• Two years' of related experience in a hospital or outpatient operating room
• Sterile Processing Technician Certification
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.