Sterile Processing Tech I - Galveston

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to support sterile processing operations at Jennie Sealy Hospital in Galveston, Texas. Under general supervision, the role prepares, assembles, maintains, and transports surgical trays, instruments, and equipment for issue, storage, or processing.

Responsibilities include decontamination, assembly, sterilization, case cart management, and ensuring compliance with safety and infection-control standards.

Qualifications

• Six months related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates instruments and equipment following established procedures.
• Assembles surgical trays and equipment according to tray listings.
• Sterilizes instruments and monitors sterilization processes to ensure patient safety.
• Picks and prepares case carts and distributes supplies as needed.
• Maintains instrument counts and reports discrepancies to supervisor.
• Communicates issues related to instrument preparation to the Sterile Processing Supervisor or Manager.

Tools

Abacus Instrument/Equipment Tracking System

Job description

• Six (6) months related experience preferred.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Six (6) months related experience preferred.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, prepares, assembles, maintains, and transports surgical trays, instruments, and equipment following established tray listings for issue, storage, or further processing.

JOB DUTIES:

Instrumentation Decontamination:

• Decontaminates surgical instruments and other medical equipment as needed by keeping a continuous flow of equipment moving through the process.
• Records biological testing, immediate use sterilization load results, and all other data from all sterilizers on a daily basis.
• Utilizes appropriate cleaning detergents and agents by reading directions and MSDS sheets.
• Requests manufacturer`s guidelines for proper decontamination of loaner instruments.
• Follows industry and hospital standards associated with the transport of contaminated instruments and equipment.
• Follows Universal Precautions by wearing the appropriate protective attire while working in the decontamination area.

Instrumentation Assembly:

• Inspects all instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and breakage by viewing the instruments before assembly.
• Assembles surgical trays and equipment following established tray listings.
• Wraps or pouches items according to size and type of instrument or equipment.
• Interacts with customers to ensure prompt delivery of needed equipment.
• Maintains accurate instrument counts for all surgical sets to be assembled and informs supervisor of any discrepancies.
• Communicates any issues that arise with instrument preparation to the Sterile ProcessingSupervisor or Manager.

Sterilization:

• Sterilizes instruments and surgical trays by following prescribed policies and procedures
• Challenges the sterilization process by using internal, external and biological monitoring systems appropriately.
• Monitors, reads, documents, and interprets all parameters for all types of sterilizers to insure proper function and patient safety.
• Picks surgical case carts by following established Surgeon Preference Cards or Procedural Pick list / requisition.

Case Carts & Supplies:

• Assembles and distributes case carts per department policy.
• Picks surgical case carts by following established Surgeon Preference Cards or Procedural Pick list / requisition.
• Prepares surgical emergency case carts for emergent procedures.
• Distributes all sterile and non-sterile supplies upon request or case cart requisition.
• Orders and puts away supplies and linens upon request.

In addition to the functions categorized above, the Sterile Processing Technician I:

• Sanitizes the workstation at the end of each shift.
• Utilizes the Abacus Instrument/Equipment Tracking system per department protocol.
• Effectively communicates, verbally and in writing, with customers, peers, and visitors.
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues associated with instruments or equipment.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

SALARY RANGE

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

0875 - Jennie Sealy Hospital

Job

Healthcare Support Services

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Sep 10, 2026, 11:49:16 AM