Sterile Processing Tech I: Instrument Care & Sterilization

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

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.