Sterile Processing Tech I: Instrument Safety Specialist

CommonSpirit Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, operated in part by CommonSpirit Health, seeks a Sterile Processing Professional to ensure sterile instrumentation reaches surgical teams. You will decontaminate, prep and pack, sterilize, and dispatch instruments with precision and professionalism.

Ideal candidates demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to infection control to support optimal surgical outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED at hire.
• One year of applicable experience, depending on facility.
• Completion of a Sterile Processing Tech or Surgical Tech program.
• Commitment to infection control and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work area at beginning of shift.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area at all times.
• Participates in routine cleaning activities (i.e. sterilizers, surface areas, storage carts, etc.).
• Transports and decontaminates all soiled instrumentation and equipment to a state of cleanliness and disinfection and disposes of all infectious items according to established procedures.
• Maintains customer focus and service responsiveness by answering incoming calls in a timely manner and responding immediately to emergency requests.
• Assures accuracy in the assembly and packaging of all necessary instrumentation, special trays and equipment for sterilization. Inspects and lubricates all instruments and power equipment according to manufacturer recommendations to ensure cleanliness and proper working order

Skills

Decontamination

Prep & pack

Sterilization

Infection control

Attention to detail

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Tech or Surgical Tech program

Job description

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, operated in part by CommonSpirit Health, seeks a Sterile Processing Professional to ensure sterile instrumentation reaches surgical teams. You will decontaminate, prep and pack, sterilize, and dispatch instruments with precision and professionalism.

Ideal candidates demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to infection control to support optimal surgical outcomes.