Sterile Processing Tech

UT Health East Texas; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Tyler, TX, is seeking a full-time Sterile Processing Technician for the evening shift. This role involves responsibilities such as decontamination, preparation, and sterilization of surgical instruments. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant experience in an operating room, and certifications like Sterile Processing and BLS. The organization prioritizes employee well-being and offers career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• One year of related experience in a hospital or outpatient operating room preferred.
• Sterile Processing Technician Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sterile Processing Technician Certification

BLS certification

Related experience in operating room

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join our team as an evening shift, full-time, Sterile Processing Tech in Tyler, TX. This position is located in the Main SPD.

Why Join Us?

• 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, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, 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