Job Details

Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician

Position Type: Contract

Pay Range: $22 – $25 / Hour

Location: Houston, Texas 77030 (Main Campus – Rotation Between Towers)

Shift: Evenings, 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM | 5 Days per Week

On-Call: Not Specified

Equipment: OR Sterilization and Processing Equipment

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Certifications

• CRCST – Certified Registered Central Service Technician (Required)
• Issued by Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (formerly IAHCSMM)
• OR
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (Required)
• Issued by Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution

Project Description

• Contract Sterile Processing Technician supporting instrument processing and sterilization functions.
• Responsible for maintaining the highest standards of sterilization, infection control, and patient safety.
• Processes and sterilizes surgical instruments and medical devices across hospital departments.
• Rotational assignment across main campus towers to support operational demands.
• Strict adherence to medical device IFUs, regulatory standards, and hospital protocols.
• Only candidates interested in contract positions should apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Process decontaminated medical devices according to priority and manufacturer IFUs.
• Receive and inspect instruments from decontamination areas.
• Perform sterilization cycles and high-level disinfection procedures.
• Monitor sterilizers and environmental controls.
• Maintain instrument room cleanliness including biohazard waste disposal.
• Assemble, inspect, and prepare surgical instrument trays.
• Maintain accurate sterilization and processing documentation.
• Perform additional essential instrument room duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of a wide range of OR instrumentation and hospital medical devices.
• Ability to operate sterilization and processing equipment.
• Strong understanding of infection control protocols.
• Detail-oriented with high standards for quality and safety.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Preferred Skills

• Prior hospital sterile processing experience.
• Experience working in high-volume surgical environments.
• Familiarity with compliance standards and accreditation requirements.

Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.