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Texas Children's Hospital·Austin, Texas
Sterile Processing Tech
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The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the efficient processing of instruments and sterilization throughout the hospital. This includes decontaminating medical devices, cleaning workspaces, and completing sterilization processes.
We’re searching for a Sterile Processing Technician, someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position you will provide for the efficient processing of instruments and sterilization throughout the hospital.
Think you’ve got what it takes?
Processes decontaminate medical devices as they are received, according to established priorities, medical device IFU’s and best practices.
Receives instruments from the decontamination area and processes appropriately.
Performs physical and environmental duties as designated daily, including cleaning workspace/instrument room/cabinets, emptying biohazards waste, monitoring sterilizers, and checking environmental monitors.
Completes sterilization processes.
Performs high level disinfection.
Performs other duties as assigned, including other essential instrument room duties.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
Skills & Requirements
Required H.S. Diploma or GED or Central Services Technician Course
Required 2 years of experience in hospital instrument processing or Completion of a Central Services Technician Course
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Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of experience in hospital instrument processing or completion of a Central Services Technician Course. Additional responsibilities include performing high-level disinfection and other essential duties.
Market context
Sterile Processing Tech roles in Texas are typically tied to ongoing hospital and surgical center needs, so demand is often steady where procedure volume is high. Competition can be stronger for candidates with HSPA or CBSPD certification, since employers often prefer it alongside a high school diploma or relevant experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm whether the posting emphasizes certification, shift coverage, or instrument reprocessing experience.