Surgical Instrument Sterilization Pro

Community Hospital Corporation; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Hospital Corporation in Gainesville, TX seeks a Full-Time Sterile Processing Technician to support surgical services. Under the Director of Surgical Services, this role processes instrument trays and supplies per policy, ensuring asepsis and timely availability for procedures.

Responsibilities include organizing instruments, maintaining sterility, keeping records, and assisting with cross-functional tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Current BLS Certification.
• Sterile Processing Technician certification required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and maintains instrument trays for surgical procedures, applying asepsis and guidelines.
• Organizes instruments, equipment and supplies for easy access and efficiency.
• Ensures sterility monitors are used on all sterilized items to validate effectiveness.
• Maintains accurate records of sterilization procedures with notification of variances.
• Minimizes delays in the surgical schedule due to instrument or equipment issues.
• Uses patient transfer devices applying safety principles.
• Provides preventive maintenance and quality controls for sterilization equipment.
• Applies safety procedures, universal precautions, and asepsis in all actions.
• Uses decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization techniques for equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrates proper hand washing at task-appropriate intervals.
• Manages inventory of instruments and supplies.
• Coordinates schedule with floor coordinator, staff and physicians.
• Maintains awareness of limitations and seeks guidance as needed.
• Assists with/performs other department functions, such as endoscopy tech and scheduler/secretary.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Education

BLS Certification

Sterile Processing Technician certification

Job description

Community Hospital Corporation in Gainesville, TX seeks a Full-Time Sterile Processing Technician to support surgical services. Under the Director of Surgical Services, this role processes instrument trays and supplies per policy, ensuring asepsis and timely availability for procedures.

Responsibilities include organizing instruments, maintaining sterility, keeping records, and assisting with cross-functional tasks as needed.