Sterile Processing Tech II - Central Sterile Processing - FT - LBJ - Day

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II in Houston, Texas. This certified technician will decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments, ensuring adherence to industry standards.

The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED, one year of central sterile processing experience, and possess strong verbal communication skills. Flexibility in work hours is required, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Central Service Technology Course or equivalent work experience (at least one year experience in central sterile processing).
• One (1) year of Central Sterile Processing experience required.
• Above average verbal communication (heavy public contact).
• Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing, storing, and distributing surgical instruments.
• Demonstrating personal and professional effectiveness in indirect patient care.
• Addressing the requests of customers or providers.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Decontamination equipment

Computer/printer

Scope disinfector

Heat sealer

Temperature monitors

Visual screen monitors

Digital camera

Bar code scanners

Inter-department paging system

Job description

Job Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician II is a certified technician whose responsibilities cover decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing, storing, and distributing surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment according to established standards and guidelines. The SP Tech II demonstrates personal and professional effectiveness when working in an indirect patient care department and addressing the requests of the customer or provider.

Education

High School Diploma or GED.

Minimum Qualifications

• Central Service Technology Course or equivalent work experience (at least one year experience in central sterile processing).

License & Certifications

Hold one of the following certifications or obtain within one year of hire: CRCST, CSPDT, or CBSPD.

Work Experience

One (1) year of Central Sterile Processing experience required.

Communication Skills

Above average verbal communication (heavy public contact).

Bilingual Skills Preferred

Writing/Reports (legible handwriting and coherent writing).

Other Skills

• Medical terms (surgical and medical terminology knowledge).
• Critical thinking.
• Multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to lead projects.
• Monitor and interpret results of gauges and research surgical instruments and supply companies.
• Proficiency with PC and related software.

Work Schedule

Weekends, holidays, flexible, on call.

Equipment Operated

• Sterilization equipment.
• Decontamination equipment.
• Computer/printer.
• Elevator system.
• Scope disinfector.
• Heat sealer.
• Incubators.
• Bar code scanners and computer software.
• Temperature monitors and equipment gauges.
• Visual screen monitors.
• Digital camera.
• Inter‑department paging system.