Sterile Processing Tech II: Instrument Sterilization Pro

DHR Health; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX seeks Sterile Processing Tech II in Surgical Services on a full-time basis. The role includes preparing, sterilizing, and packaging instruments, maintaining decontamination, and supporting daily unit operations across the hospital.

Qualified applicants have a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of sterile processing experience or an equivalent certification. The position emphasizes accuracy, teamwork and safety in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent, preferred.
• 3 years’ experience as a sterile processing tech or Central Service Processing Technician Certification is required.
• Knowledge of sterilization supplies, equipment and instruments.
• Skill in assembling trays and preparing instruments for sterilization.

Responsibilities

• Promote mission and values in service delivery.
• Collect dirty equipment and instruments.
• Sort, load, unload and decontaminate equipment and instruments.
• Clean, repackage, and sterilize instruments according to procedures.
• Assemble trays and prepare items for sterilization.
• Decontaminate, restock and assemble case carts and trays.
• Perform quality control and inspect packaging for defects.
• Serve as a resource and train new staff.

Skills

Sterilization knowledge

Decontamination

Tray assembly

Instruments handling

Safety compliance

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

3 years’ experience or certification

Tools

Autoclave operation

Sterilization equipment

Job description

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX seeks Sterile Processing Tech II in Surgical Services on a full-time basis. The role includes preparing, sterilizing, and packaging instruments, maintaining decontamination, and supporting daily unit operations across the hospital.

Qualified applicants have a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of sterile processing experience or an equivalent certification. The position emphasizes accuracy, teamwork and safety in a fast-paced hospital setting.