Sterile Processing Tech - Nursing Services - Galveston (Nights)

Company: UTMB Health
Location: Galveston
Posted on: January 4, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred six (6) months related experience. JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision, prepares, assembles, maintains, and transports surgical trays, instruments, and equipment following established tray listings for issue, storage, or further processing. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Instrumentation Decontamination: - Decontaminates surgical instruments and other medical equipment as needed by keeping a continuous flow of equipment moving through the process. - Records biological testing, immediate use sterilization load results, and all other data from all sterilizers on a daily basis. - Utilizes appropriate cleaning detergents and agents by reading directions and MSDS sheets. - Requests manufacturer`s guidelines for proper decontamination of loaner instruments. - Follows industry and hospital standards associated with the transport of contaminated instruments and equipment. - Follows Universal Precautions by wearing the appropriate protective attire while working in the decontamination area. Instrumentation Assembly: - Inspects all instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and breakage by viewing the instruments before assembly. - Assembles surgical trays and equipment following established tray listings. - Wraps or pouches items according to size and type of instrument or equipment. - Interacts with customers to ensure prompt delivery of needed equipment. - Maintains accurate instrument counts for all surgical sets to be assembled and informs supervisor of any discrepancies. - Communicates any issues that arise with instrument preparation to the Sterile Processing Supervisor or Manager. Sterilization: - Sterilizes instruments and surgical trays by following prescribed policies and procedures. - Challenges the sterilization process by using internal, external and biological monitoring systems appropriately. - Monitors, reads, documents, and interprets all parameters for all types of sterilizers to insure proper function and patient safety. - Picks surgical case carts by following established Surgeon Preference Cards or Procedural Pick list / requisition. Case Carts & Supplies: - Assembles and distributes case carts per department policy. - Picks surgical case carts by following established Surgeon Preference Cards or Procedural Pick list / requisition. - Prepares surgical emergency case carts for emergent procedures. - Distributes all sterile and non-sterile supplies upon request or case cart requisition. - Orders and puts away supplies and linens upon request. In addition to the functions categorized above, the Sterile Processing Technician I: - Sanitizes the workstation at the end of each shift. - Utilizes the Abacus Instrument/Equipment Tracking system per department protocol. - Effectively communicates, verbally and in writing, with customers, peers, and visitors. - Troubleshoots and resolves issues associated with instruments or equipment. - Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. MARGINAL OR PERIODIC FUNCTIONS: - Issues or dispenses sterile supplies to the appropriate locations throughout the facility. - Rotates trays and inventory to assure proper sterility guidelines are followed. - Assumes charge responsibility in the absence of the supervisor or manager. - Maintains appropriate quality records such as logs, sterilization records and count sheets. - Performs related duties as assigned. SALARY RANGE: Salary commensurate with experience. SCHEDULE: 1045p-715a Sunday-Thursday. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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