Sterile Processing Tech: Precision Instrument Care

Utmb; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Webster, TX seeks a Sterile Processing Technician I to decontaminate, assemble, and transport surgical trays and equipment. You will maintain instrumentation flow, document sterilization results, and ensure compliance with safety standards and patient safety guidelines.

Responsibilities include assembly, packaging, and distribution of case carts, coordination with departments, and accurate inventory control.

Qualifications

• Experience in sterile processing of surgical instruments and equipment.
• Ability to follow established tray listings and department procedures.
• Attention to safety and personal protective equipment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates surgical instruments and equipment, maintaining a continuous flow.
• Records sterilization data from all sterilizers daily.
• Uses detergents per directions and MSDS.
• Requests guidelines for decontamination of loaner instruments.
• Follows transport standards for contaminated items.
• Follows universal precautions and PPE requirements.
• Inspects instruments for cleanliness and function before assembly.
• Assembles trays per listings.
• Wraps items by size and type.
• Interacts with customers for prompt delivery of equipment.
• Maintains instrument counts and reports discrepancies.
• Communicates issues to supervisor or manager.
• Sterilizes instruments and trays per procedures.
• Monitors sterilization with internal, external, and biological monitors.
• Monitors sterilizer parameters for patient safety.
• Picks case carts per Surgeon Preference Cards.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instruments handling

Quality control

Safety procedures

Tools

Abacus Instrument Tracking

Job description

UTMB Health in Webster, TX seeks a Sterile Processing Technician I to decontaminate, assemble, and transport surgical trays and equipment. You will maintain instrumentation flow, document sterilization results, and ensure compliance with safety standards and patient safety guidelines.

Responsibilities include assembly, packaging, and distribution of case carts, coordination with departments, and accurate inventory control.