What are the responsibilities and job description for the Central Sterile Tech position at Harlingen Medical Center?
Overview
We are seeking a Central Sterile Technician, sometimes referred to as a Central Supply Tech, Sterile Processing Department Processor (SPD Processor) or Sterilization Technician in our Surgery Department. The Sterilization Technician in the surgical setting will be responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment to ensure they are safe for use in procedures. They follow strict infection control protocols, operate sterilization equipment like autoclaves, assemble instrument trays, and help maintain a sterile environment to support patient safety and surgical success.
Shift’s Available: Days
Employment Type: Part-time
Hours: 8-hour shifts
Location: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, TX
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
Education, Experience, Training
Part Time > 59
Shift
Days
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
We are seeking a Central Sterile Technician, sometimes referred to as a Central Supply Tech, Sterile Processing Department Processor (SPD Processor) or Sterilization Technician in our Surgery Department. The Sterilization Technician in the surgical setting will be responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment to ensure they are safe for use in procedures. They follow strict infection control protocols, operate sterilization equipment like autoclaves, assemble instrument trays, and help maintain a sterile environment to support patient safety and surgical success.
Shift’s Available: Days
Employment Type: Part-time
Hours: 8-hour shifts
Location: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, TX
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
- Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
- Employer 401K options
- Tuition reimbursement options
- Life, disability, and other insurance options
- Many other amazing benefits
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
- Perform thorough decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical trays, instruments, and other surgical equipment following infection control and safety standards
- Monitor inventory levels and restock sterile supplies and surgical equipment to ensure continuous support for surgical procedures and patient care areas
- Enter accurate data into tracking systems and process patient charge cards to ensure proper documentation and billing
- Transport sterile and used instruments throughout all hospital departments with full knowledge of facility layout and departmental protocols
- Communicate effectively with surgical staff and clinical teams to anticipate needs and resolve equipment or supply issues promptly
- Identify and prepare correct instruments, trays, and patient care supplies for specific procedures, ensuring readiness and compliance with surgeon preferences
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
Education, Experience, Training
- High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for new hires effective April 2014.
- At least two (2) years experience as a Central Sterile Technician required; in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
- Central Supply Certified certification, preferred.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate.
Part Time > 59
Shift
Days
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf