Surgical Instrument Prep Tech I

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC); El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure instruments are sterile and ready for procedures. The role involves preparing trays for the OR and nursing units, maintaining count sheets, and following strict sterilization and disinfection protocols under minimal supervision.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and knowledge of sterilization procedures, with bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Experience in sterilization and aseptic techniques preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend English; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure surgical instruments are sterile and ready for physician prior to operations.
• Maintain and prepare instrument trays for the Operating Room and general Nursing Units.
• Maintain and update surgical count sheets.
• Follow sterilization and disinfection procedures with minimal supervision.

Skills

Materials knowledge

Surgical tray assembly

Quality control methods

Sterilization techniques

Equipment knowledge

Troubleshooting quality issues

Chemistry knowledge

Math calculations

Basic computer literacy

Ten-key data entry

Reading English comprehension

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure instruments are sterile and ready for procedures. The role involves preparing trays for the OR and nursing units, maintaining count sheets, and following strict sterilization and disinfection protocols under minimal supervision.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and knowledge of sterilization procedures, with bilingual English/Spanish preferred.