Sterile Processing Tech I-FT (Ben Taub Hospital)

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health seeks a Sterile Processing Technician I (SP Tech I) to decontaminate, process, and sterilize instruments and supplies. The role requires following established standards and demonstrates professional effectiveness in a busy hospital environment.

The position supports Harris Health’s mission to provide high-quality care to residents of Harris County, including safety-net services across hospitals and clinics. Weekend and on-call components may be involved as part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Central Service Technology Course or at least 1 year experience in central sterile processing.
• 1 year experience in Central Sterile Processing; course may substitute.
• Strong verbal communication and written skills; ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lead projects; monitor gauges and instrument quality.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, process, and sterilize instruments, supplies, and equipment following established standards.
• Demonstrate personal and professional effectiveness in a healthcare setting.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Critical thinking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Central Service Technology Course

Job description

About Us

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Job Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician I (SP Tech I) is responsible for decontaminating, processing, and sterilizing instruments, supplies, and equipment by following established standards/guidelines. The SP Tech I demonstrates personal and professional effectiveness.

Education

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Central Service Technology Course/Or Equivalent Work Experience (at least one year experience in central sterile processing)
• Work Experience: One (1) Year Work Experience in Central Sterile Processing. Can substitute for Central Service Technology course. (Preferred)
• Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact), Writing/Reports (Legible handwriting and coherent writing)
• Other Skills: Medical Terms (Surgical/ Medical Terminology Knowledge, Critical Thinking, Multi-task in a fast paced environment, Ability to lead projects ,Monitor and interpret results of gauges & Research surgical instruments and supply companies), PC (Basic entry level)

Work Schedule

Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, On Call

Equipment Operated

Sterilization Equipment, Decontamination Equipment, Computer/printer, Elevator System, Endoscopic Re-processors, Heat Sealer, Biological Incubators, Bar code Scanners, Computer software, Temperature Monitors, and Equipment Gauges, Visual Screen Monitors, Digital Camera, and Inter-department Paging Sys