Sterile Processing Technician

About This Role

This role involves cleaning, sterilizing, processing, organizing, and distributing patient equipment, instruments, supplies, and products. The technician ensures that all items are ready for use in various departments, following strict regulatory and hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rooms and organize instruments, equipment, treatment trays, and supplies for specified departments
• Clean and decontaminate instruments, containers, and patient equipment using detergents and disinfectants
• Follow regulatory and hospital policies and procedures
• Operate semi-automatic and automatic sterilization equipment and washers
• Receive, stock, rotate, and check goods
• Pull expired goods
• Fill and distribute internal orders
• Pick up reusable trays, equipment, and instruments
• Maintain and control inventory
• Maintain applicable records and files
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, manufacturer, and infection control practices

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• Less than 1 year of experience
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology
• Relational skills to interact with patients and staff
• Ability to comply with safety, environmental, manufacturer, and infection control practices
• Relational and communication skills

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of equipment and instrument sterilization methods and procedures

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

About the Company

Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, promoting the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. The company's core values include serving faithfully, constantly striving for better, supporting one another, and making an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experiences.