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About the Role
The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, ensuring all instruments and equipment are properly sterilized and ready for use in surgical procedures.
Responsibilities
- Perform decontamination of surgical instruments and equipment.
- Use appropriate cleaning agents and techniques to ensure thorough cleaning.
- Follow infection control protocols to prevent contamination.
- Inspect instruments for damage and functionality.
- Assemble instrument trays and packages according to established guidelines.
- Wrap and label packages for sterilization.
- Operate sterilization equipment such as autoclaves and Sterrad® systems.
- Monitor sterilization cycles and ensure proper documentation.
- Perform biological and chemical testing to verify sterilization.
- Monitor inventory levels of sterile supplies and reorder as needed.
- Ensure proper storage and handling of sterile supplies.
- Restock sterile processing areas and operating rooms.
- Adhere to OSHA, AAMI, and other regulatory standards.
- Participate in quality assurance and improvement initiatives.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST).
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in sterile processing.
Skills
- Experience with High Level Disinfection (HLD)
- Endoscopic experience
Location
- AUSTIN, TX
Work Type
- PT
- Non-Exempt from FLSA
Experience Level
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in sterile processing
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in an ambulatory surgery center or similar healthcare setting
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST).
- Completion of a sterile processing program.
- Certification as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT).
Salary/Compensations
- $18.50/hr + depending on qualifications
Benefits
- Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
About the Company
- The University of Texas at Austin uses E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015.
Equal Opportunity
- The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.