Sterile Processing Tech II — Certified, Detail-Driven

Utmb; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to assemble, decontaminate, and sterilize surgical instruments and trays in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role requires maintaining aseptic technique and complying with Universal Precautions to ensure patient safety.

Under supervision, duties include processing instrument sets, documenting sterilization data, and coordinating with clinical teams for prompt equipment delivery. Certification in CRCST or CSPDT is required.

Qualifications

• Requires CRCST or CSPDT certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, assembles, maintains, and transports surgical trays, instruments, and equipment following tray listings.
• Decontaminates surgical instruments and moves equipment through processing.
• Records biological testing, immediate use sterilization load results, and sterilizer data daily.
• Uses cleaning detergents and Msds sheets as directed.
• Wraps/pouches items according to size and type of instrument.
• Interacts with customers to ensure prompt delivery of needed equipment.
• Maintains instrument counts and reports discrepancies to supervisor.
• Sterilizes instruments and trays following department policies.
• Monitors sterilizers, reads/records parameters to ensure patient safety.

Education

CRCST or CSPDT certification

Job description

UTMB Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to assemble, decontaminate, and sterilize surgical instruments and trays in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role requires maintaining aseptic technique and complying with Universal Precautions to ensure patient safety.

Under supervision, duties include processing instrument sets, documenting sterilization data, and coordinating with clinical teams for prompt equipment delivery. Certification in CRCST or CSPDT is required.