Sterile Processing Technician

Ascension • Austin, TX

13h • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Sterile Processing Technician at Northwest Hill Surgical Hospital in Austin, TX. The position is full-time, with a day shift schedule from Monday to Friday, 6 am to 3 pm. The technician will be responsible for inspecting, assembling, and evaluating surgical instruments and sets to ensure quality, determine repair needs, validate completeness, and facilitate effective sterilization. They will operate sterilization equipment, perform decontamination of instruments and equipment, and maintain inventory levels. The role also involves performing quality assurance audits of peers.

Requirements

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association preferred.
• Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) preferred.
• Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association preferred.
• Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, assemble and evaluate all surgical instruments and instrument sets to ensure quality, determine need for repair/replacement, validate completeness of set, and facilitate effective sterilization.
• Operate sterilization equipment and inspect instruments, equipment, and containers to ensure cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Perform decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to instructions for use (IFUs) and established protocols.
• Correct instrument sets according to current standards, established count sheets and/or instrument tracking systems.
• Maintain proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts.
• Perform regular quality assurance program audits of peers.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED