Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Full-Time, Nights (Monday-Friday)

Texas Health•Fort Worth, TX

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Sterile Processing Technician works at Texas Health Fort Worth in Fort Worth, Texas. This full-time night-shift position runs Monday through Friday, 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM. The technician processes and tracks instrument trays and other medical items, performs decontamination, cleaning, assembly, packaging, and sterilization, and distributes processed items to their designated locations. The role follows department procedures, manufacturer instructions, infection-control concepts, and safety practices while supporting service-window customers and monitoring supplies. Texas Health Fort Worth describes its department as teamwork-oriented, friendly, welcoming, positive, and committed to a culture of excellence, with a culturally diverse workforce. The hospital is an 851-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving the Fort Worth community since 1930. It provides advanced services across several specialties and supports Graduate Medical Education.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of sterile processing experience is preferred.
Upon hire, one of the following certifications is required: CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician), CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution), or CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician).

Nice To Haves

One year of sterile processing experience.

Responsibilities

Scan instrument trays to identify their location and create count sheets and labels.
Assemble instrument trays using proper techniques.
Wrap or contain instruments and trays.
Track instrument-tray locations using the instrument tracking system.
Perform decontamination according to policy and procedure.
Clean instruments manually and use automated cleaners, ultrasonic washers, instrument washers, and cart washers.
Perform and document tests as directed to verify the proper operation of washers and emergency eyewash and shower equipment.
Load items properly for the applicable sterilization method and scan prepared items into the correct sterilizer load.
Complete required procedures before sterilization and operate sterilizers according to manufacturer instructions and department policy.
Remove items following sterilization and perform monitoring procedures.
Scan and deliver items to the proper storage location.
Apply infection-control concepts and safely handle chemical and cleaning agents used in cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization.
Follow procedures for chemical spills or related injuries and use safety precautions when operating washers and sterilizers.
Use safe lifting and instrument-handling techniques.
Process and distribute special medical emergency carts and Urology carts.
Assist service-window customers according to established guidelines.
Monitor supplies as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.