Sterile Processing Tech: Critical OR Support

Las Palmas Medical Center; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription and dental

Vision and behavioral health

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Family leave

Disability coverage

Education/certification support

Job summary

Las Palmas Medical Center in El Paso, TX seeks a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to protect patient safety by ensuring instruments and supplies are clean, sterile, and ready for use. You will support surgical teams, manage sterilization equipment, and maintain accurate records to uphold infection prevention standards.

The role emphasizes rapid instrument availability, inventory control, and collaboration with the OR team to facilitate smooth operations and timely patient care.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• CSPDT or CRCST certification must be obtained within 18 months of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, inspecting, assembling, and sterilizing surgical instruments and trays to ensure they are sterile, complete, labeled, and ready for use.
• Managing sterilization equipment and keeping accurate records to support patient safety and infection prevention
• Preparing customized surgical sets and case carts based on daily schedules and specific procedure needs
• Managing inventory and supplies in OR storage and specialty lockers, working with the surgical team to meet needs and keep operations running smoothly
• Responding quickly to instrument requests during surgeries and helping solve urgent equipment needs

Skills

Sterile processing

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

CSPDT Cert Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician

CRCST Certified Registered Central Service Technician

Job description

Las Palmas Medical Center in El Paso, TX seeks a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to protect patient safety by ensuring instruments and supplies are clean, sterile, and ready for use. You will support surgical teams, manage sterilization equipment, and maintain accurate records to uphold infection prevention standards.

The role emphasizes rapid instrument availability, inventory control, and collaboration with the OR team to facilitate smooth operations and timely patient care.