Sterile Processing Technician
Location: Temple and Multiple sites across Texas
Job Type: Permanent
Shift: 12 HR Days, 3 shifts per week
We are working with a leading healthcare organization in Texas that is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join their team in Temple across multiple sites. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a respected healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Instrument Sterilization: Decontaminate, clean, sterilize, process, and arrange instruments, supplies, and equipment following strict standards and guidelines.
- Equipment Operation: Operate sterilization equipment using approved detergents and disinfectants according to established protocols.
- Room Preparation: Prepare and arrange rooms, ensuring all instruments and equipment are organized and ready for use.
- Inventory Management: Order, replenish, and distribute instruments and reusable medical equipment for general and surgical use.
- Team Mentorship: Mentor and assist in training entry-level Sterile Processing staff, including providing in-service training sessions.
- Safety Compliance: Follow strict safety, environmental, and infection control protocols to uphold patient care and workplace standards.
About You
To excel in this role, you'll need:
- Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Experience: At least 1 year of relevant experience in sterile processing.
- Certification (one of the following):
- Certified Board Sterile Processing & Distribution (CBSPD)
- Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST)
- Certified Sterile Processing/Distr Tech (CSPDT)
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
- Skills:
- Familiarity with sterilization techniques and procedures.
- Basic understanding of medical terminology.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Adherence to safety, environmental, and infection control practices.
Why Join Us?
This opportunity offers:
- Eligibility for benefits starting on day one.
- Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 5%.
- Debt-free tuition assistance for no-cost and low-cost degrees and certificates.
- Immediate access to time-off benefits.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment that values collaboration and personal growth.