Sterile Processing Technician

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

USPI Pearland Surgery Center in Pearland, TX, seeks a motivated Sterile Processing Technician to maintain surgical instrumentation for outpatient procedures across orthopedic, ENT, urology and more.

The role involves setting up operating room trays, handling various sterilizers, and ensuring compliance with documentation and safety standards. Vaccination per policy is required where applicable.

Qualifications

• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician required.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 2-3 years' experience as Instrument Room Technician preferred.
• Experience with all types of sterilizers and operation of steam/gravity sterilizers preferred.
• Knowledge of operating room instrumentation and medical terminology required.

Responsibilities

• Care for and maintain all surgical instrumentation.
• Set up operating room instrument trays for cases.
• Ensure proper use of sterilizers and Sterrad systems.
• Maintain records and reports related to sterile processing.

Skills

Sterile processing

OR instrumentation

Record keeping

Education

Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

USPI Pearland Surgery Center is seeking a motivated Sterile Processing Technician to join our team. We have 2 main OR rooms and 2 endoscopy rooms, performing outpatient surgical procedures in Orthopedic, ENT, Urology, Colorectal, General, Plastic, Pain Management, Podiatry, GI Endoscopy.

Candidate availability: Monday-Friday and 1 Saturday a month based on staff rotation, schedule subject to change based on surgical schedule and flow of day. Candidate must be available for some early mornings and later evenings. Position requires weekdays only and 1 Saturday a month based on a staff rotation -- no holidays or call. Some later evenings required.

Job Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician cares for and maintains all surgical instrumentation and sets up supplies and instruments for surgery cases.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 2-3 years' experience as Instrument Room Technician
• Experience with all types of sterilizers
• Knows operating room instrumentation
• Organized in setting up operating room instrument tray
• Understands operation of steam/ gravity sterilizer
• Understands Sterrad sterilizers
• Ability to prepare reports and keep records
• Familiarity with medical terminology and departmental supply items is required

USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.