Sterile Processing Technician – Entry Level

El Paso Childrens Hospital Corporation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Childrens Hospital is seeking an Entry Level Instrument Technician to coordinate cleaning, decontamination, assembly and dispensing of surgical instruments for daily procedures at El Paso, TX. The role supports sterile processing across departments and requires adherence to strict aseptic standards.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of sterile processing experience or CST certification, with a High School diploma and additional technical training preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of sterile processing experience or CST certification.
• High school graduate or equivalent; college/technical training preferred.
• Completion of a Surgical Technician Certification program is required for CST.
• Current CSPDT or CRCST certification and BLS may be required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cleaning, decontamination, assembly and dispensing of surgical instruments, equipment and supplies for daily procedures.
• Collaborate with surgical teams and departments to ensure instrument readiness and sterility.

Skills

Sterile processing

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Two years college or technical school preferred

College or technical degree preferred

Surgical Technician Certification program required for CST

Job description

El Paso Childrens Hospital is seeking an Entry Level Instrument Technician to coordinate cleaning, decontamination, assembly and dispensing of surgical instruments for daily procedures at El Paso, TX. The role supports sterile processing across departments and requires adherence to strict aseptic standards.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of sterile processing experience or CST certification, with a High School diploma and additional technical training preferred.