Sterile Processing Tech Lead: Complex Instrument Specialist

South Texas Health System; McAllen, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System currently seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to manage the reprocessing cycle for surgical instrumentation, ensure proper decontamination, and support case cart preparation. You will operate ultrasonic cleaners, washers, sterilizers, and related equipment while maintaining quality documentation and inventory support.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, CRCST (or equivalent), at least two years of SPD experience, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CRCST from IAHCSMM or equivalent certification required.
• Minimum two years SPD experience as a certified SPD Technician.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Manage reprocessing cycle for surgical instrumentation: disassembly, decontamination, disinfection, inspection, testing, assembly, packaging, labeling, high level disinfection, and sterilization.
• Operate ultrasonic cleaners, washers, sterilizers and related equipment; maintain equipment.
• Support quality monitoring, documentation, and inventory management; prepare case carts for surgery.

Skills

Manual dexterity

English proficiency

Leadership

Education

High School diploma or GED

CRCST certification

Tools

Censis

OneSource

Microsoft Office

Job description

South Texas Health System currently seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to manage the reprocessing cycle for surgical instrumentation, ensure proper decontamination, and support case cart preparation. You will operate ultrasonic cleaners, washers, sterilizers, and related equipment while maintaining quality documentation and inventory support.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, CRCST (or equivalent), at least two years of SPD experience, and excellent English communication.