Sterile Processing Tech
UT Health East Texas·Tyler, Texas
UT Health East Texas·Tyler, Texas
The technician is responsible for the decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment. They must adhere to strict infection control and safety practices throughout the process.
Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Sterile Processing Tech in Tyler, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team: UT Health Tyler is the flagship hospital of the system serving hundreds of thousands annually.
Specializing in advanced acute care medicine, our midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region’s only EMCO program and a Level III NICU.
Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.
The Sterile Processing Technician is assigned duties performing decontamination, preparation, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment throughout the surgery center, utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process. This position is subject to overtime and callback as required by the hospital.
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.
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