Sterile Processing Tech

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Part time

Job summary

Houston Physicians Hospital is seeking a PRN Sterile Processing Tech to deliver sterile processing services and support in the operating room environment. The role involves preparing instrument trays, handling sterilization cycles, and maintaining accurate records under supervision.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, computer skills, and preferred CRCST or CSPDT certification with experience in various sterilizers. Teamwork and good communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Computer skills, required.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification preferred.
• Six months of experience preferred.
• 1-2 years experience as Instrument Room Technician preferred.
• Experience with all types of sterilizers.
• Knows operating room instrumentation.
• Organized the setting up of the operating room instrument tray.
• Understands operation of steam/ gravity sterilizer.
• Understands Sterrad sterilizers.
• Ability to prepare reports and keep records.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and departmental supply items is required.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed.
• Must be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Provide sterile processing support for OR and prepare instrument trays.
• Operate steam/ gravity sterilizers and Sterrad sterilizers.
• Maintain accurate reports and records for sterilization cycles.
• Collaborate with perioperative staff and physicians as needed.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Record keeping

Sterilization knowledge

Operating room instrumentation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CRCST or CSPDT certification

Job description

Sterile Processing Tech

Houston Physicians Hospital is hiring a PRN Sterile Processing Tech to provide professional nursing care through assessment, planning, treatment and evaluation of the patient. The SPD Tech is responsible for delivering safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, educative and individualized nursing care to patients and families.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Computer skills, required.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification preferred.
• Six months of experience preferred.
• 1-2 years experience as Instrument Room Technician preferred.
• Experience with all types of sterilizers.
• Knows operating room instrumentation.
• Organized the setting up of the operating room instrument tray.
• Understands operation of steam/ gravity sterilizer.
• Understands Sterrad sterilizers.
• Ability to prepare reports and keep records.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and departmental supply items is required.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed.
• Must be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physicians.