Sterile Processing Tech - Per Diem & Patient Safety

Mission Hospital Inc; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance benefit plan

401K

Job summary

Mission Regional Medical Center is seeking a Central Sterile Technician (SPD Processor) to clean, disinfect, and sterilize surgical instruments in a fast-paced surgical department. This per diem role supports infection control protocols and uses autoclaves to prepare instrument trays for daily procedures.

Responsibilities include decontamination, assembly, instrument tracking, inventory restocking, and collaboration with surgical teams to ensure readiness and safety for patients.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years’ experience as a Central Sterile Technician preferred.
• Central Supply Certified certification preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of trays, instruments, and surgical equipment.
• Monitor inventory levels and restock sterile supplies to support procedures.
• Enter data into tracking systems and process patient charge cards.
• Transport sterile and used instruments across hospital departments.
• Communicate with surgical staff to promptly resolve equipment issues.
• Prepare correct instruments and trays for specific procedures per surgeon preferences.

Skills

Two years experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Central Supply Certified certification

Current BLS (AHA) certificate

Job description

Mission Regional Medical Center is seeking a Central Sterile Technician (SPD Processor) to clean, disinfect, and sterilize surgical instruments in a fast-paced surgical department. This per diem role supports infection control protocols and uses autoclaves to prepare instrument trays for daily procedures.

Responsibilities include decontamination, assembly, instrument tracking, inventory restocking, and collaboration with surgical teams to ensure readiness and safety for patients.