Sterile Supply Technician Jobs in Pasadena, TX

A Sterile Supply Technician, also known as a Central Processing Technician or Sterile Processing Technician, plays a crucial role in the medical technology industry by ensuring that all surgical tools and supplies are sterilized and ready for use. These professionals are responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, and assembling surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies. They also examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair. Their goal is to prevent infections and ensure patient safety by properly decontaminating, sterilizing, storing, and distributing surgical instruments and devices.

Important skills for a Sterile Supply Technician include meticulous attention to detail, understanding of sterilization techniques, and the ability to follow strict protocols and regulations. They should also have good manual dexterity, physical stamina, and the ability to work well in a team. Required certifications typically include the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification or the Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification. Before becoming a Sterile Supply Technician, a person may have job roles such as a Medical Equipment Preparer, Operating Room Assistant, or Medical Assistant.

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Sterile Processing Tech Night Shift

  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 15 hours ago

What Qualifications You Will Need: * Certification in Sterile Processing is Required after first 1 year. * Previous experience in an Operating Room, Central Supply or other Material Management setting...

Sr Sterile Processing Tech - Days

  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)....

Sr Sterile Processing Tech - 2nd shift

  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)....

Sterile Processing Technician PRN

  • Pearland, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pearland, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 2 days ago

We are looking for an enthusiastic Sterile Processing Technician PRN to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!...

Sterile Processing Tech Evening Shift

  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 8 days ago

Processing is required after 1 Year.** *** Previous experience in an Operating Room, Central Supply or other Material Management setting is preferred** Opened in 1995, Texas Orthopedic Hospital ( was...

Sr Sterile Processing Tech - Sterile Processing - Full Time - 2nd Evening

  • Baytown, TX (20 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Baytown, TX (20 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 8 days ago

At Houston Methodist, the Sr Sterile Processing Technician position is responsible for maintaining high standards for decontamination, assembly, inspecting, wrapping, and sterilization of surgical instruments...

Supplemental Sterile Processing Technician (evenings)

  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 10 days ago

Licenses/Certifications: Certification in Sterile Processing preferred....

Sterile Processing Tech - PRN

  • Atascocita, TX (20 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 12 days ago
  • Atascocita, TX (20 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 12 days ago

1) year experience in sterile processing department or certificate of completion from a sterile processing course or one (1) year of related surgical services experience Ability to follow oral and written...

Sterile Processing Tech - PRN

  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 14 days ago

1) year experience in sterile processing department or certificate of completion from a sterile processing course or one (1) year of related surgical services experience Ability to follow oral and written...

Sterile Processing Tech II

  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 15 days ago
  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 15 days ago

Position Summary Performs instrument processing activities, decontamination, assembly, sterilization (steam, sterrad, and gas) and stocking of instruments to remote locations to insure availability...

Senior Sterile Processing Tech - PRN - MPO Ambulatory Surgery Center (Bellaire)

  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 16 days ago
  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 16 days ago

At Houston Methodist, the Sr Sterile Processing Technician position is responsible for maintaining high standards for decontamination, assembly, inspecting, wrapping, and sterilization of surgical instruments...

Sterile Processing Tech

  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 19 days ago
  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 19 days ago

Qualifications and Requirements: Five (5) years of Sterile Processing tech experience is required. Must have obtained CSPDT certification....

Sterile Processing Tech III

  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 19 days ago
  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 19 days ago

Job Summary The Sterile Processing Technician III is a certified technician whose areas of responsibilities covering decontamination, assembling, sterilizing, storing, and distributing surgical instruments...

Sterile Processing Technician

  • Pearland, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 19 days ago
  • Pearland, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 19 days ago

Experience with all types of sterilizers. Knows operating room instrumentation. Organized in setting up operating room instrument tray. Understands operation of steam/ gravity sterilizer....

Manager, Sterile Processing II

  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 25 days ago
  • Houston, TX (10 miles from Pasadena, TX)
  • 25 days ago

Processing Certification with Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) Management Training Certified Healthcare Leadership (CHL) with IAHCSMM or Certified in Sterile Processing...

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Salary for Sterile Supply Technician Jobs in Pasadena, TX

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Highest Education Level

Sterile Supply Technicians in Pasadena, TX offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
27.9%
Associate's Degree
22.1%
Bachelor's Degree
21.8%
High School or GED
20.1%
Master's Degree
4.1%
Some College
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.3%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sterile Supply Technicians in Pasadena, TX
1-2 years
39.2%
None
24.9%
Less than 1 year
18.2%
4-6 years
14.6%
2-4 years
3.0%


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