Senior Sterile Processing Technologist – Weekday & Weekend Nights

Houston Methodist

Sr Sterile Processing Technologist responsible for sterilization and maintenance of surgical instruments at Houston Methodist. Collaborating with OR staff to ensure timely delivery of sterile products and excellent customer service.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeSugar Land • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge of sterilization techniques and surgical instruments while ensuring high standards in decontamination, assembly, inspection, and sterilization processes. Collaborates effectively with the interprofessional health care team to enhance patient safety and improve departmental performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sterile Processing Certification (CRCST or CSPDT)Two Years of Sterile Processing ExperienceAdvanced Knowledge of Sterilization TechniquesEffective Communication SkillsCustomer Service Focus

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Hard Skills

DecontaminationAssemblyInspectionSterilizationSurgical InstrumentsWorkflow ManagementPatient SafetyShift Handoffs

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceCollaborationPositive Language Application

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeElectronic Instrument Tracking System

Certifications & Qualifications

CRCSTCSPDT

Industry Keywords

Surgical ServicesSterile Processing DepartmentInterprofessional Health Care TeamEmployee Engagement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for maintaining high standards for decontamination, assembly, inspection, wrapping, and sterilization of surgical instruments and medical equipment for Surgical Services and all ancillary departments.
Work in conjunction with the Operating Room (OR) staff to provide timely sterile products, trays, and case carts where applicable.
Maintain consistent and continuous workflow between the OR and Sterile Processing while practicing excellent customer service.
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of sterilization techniques, surgical instruments, and an in-depth understanding of the Sterile Processing department's relationship with other departments within the hospital.
Initiate recommendations for improvement of department scores for employee engagement.
Collaborate with staff from the interprofessional health care team concerning patient safety to improve outcomes and the safe transition of care through effective assignment and shift handoffs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
Two years of sterile processing experience
Required Sterile Processing certification: CRCST or CSPDT
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Ability to utilize basic computer programs such as Microsoft Office and electronic instrument tracking system, if applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

On Call availability during emergencies (e.g. Disaster, Severe Weather Events)