Sterile Processing Technician — Comprehensive Benefits

Methodist Healthcare System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement savings plan with company 4

Education support and certification

Employee benefits program

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician. You will clean, decontaminate, assemble and sterilize instruments for surgery and other departments, ensuring all trays are accurate and ready for procedures.

Your role emphasizes asepsis, infection control, and adherence to safety standards, with responsibilities spanning instrument testing, packaging, and maintaining meticulous records for compliance and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Highschool/GED required; CRCST or CSPDT certification is required or grace period applies.
• Experience with sterilization and instrument processing preferred.
• Understanding of infection control and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Applies asepsis principles to prevent infection and protect patient care.
• Follows patient safety initiatives and universal precautions.
• Inspects, assembles, tests, and prepares instruments for surgery.
• Operates autoclaves and other sterilization equipment.
• Maintains accurate records of washing, sterilization, and inventory.
• Prepares instrument packs, labels, and case carts for procedures.

Skills

Asepsis principles

Infection control

OSHA compliance

Patient safety initiatives

Sterilization processes

Education

Highschool/GED

1 year experience (preferred)

Job description

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician. You will clean, decontaminate, assemble and sterilize instruments for surgery and other departments, ensuring all trays are accurate and ready for procedures.

Your role emphasizes asepsis, infection control, and adherence to safety standards, with responsibilities spanning instrument testing, packaging, and maintaining meticulous records for compliance and patient safety.