Sterile Processing Tech Specialist FT McAllen

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

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Manages the reprocessing cycle for surgical instrumentation, including disassembly, decontamination, disinfection, inspection, testing, assembly, packaging, labeling, high level disinfection, and sterilization. Cares for and operates ultrasonic cleaners, washers, sterilizers, and other equipment. Completes quality monitoring and documentation. Picks supplies and instruments to prepare case carts for surgery. Performs quality assurance activities. Assists with supply inventory management and clinic instrument rounds. Assists with mentoring, training, coaching, and role modeling for new Sterile Processing Techs. Serves as a leader within the department who specializes in a specific complex area of SPD. Performs all duties with a commitment to excellence in quality and customer service. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 1. Experience: Minimum two years SPD experience as a certified SPD Technician
2. 2. Computer skills: Various applications related to Instrument management (Censis, OneSource), Microsoft office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
3. 3. Technical Skills: Due to the highly technical nature, especially related to interpretation of manufacturer’s Instructions For Use (IFU), ALL SPD staff must be proficient in spoken and written English
4. 4. Manual dexterity with the ability to assemble and disassemble complex instrumentation.

EDUCATION / LICENSURE

1. 1. Education: High School diploma, GED or Higher Education required.
2. 2. CRCST from IAHCSMM or equivalent. Professional SPD relevant (CRCST or CSPDT) certification maintained for a minimum of two years prior to date of hire or promotion. Additional SPD certifications desired. Certification must be maintained as a term of employment.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.