Certified Sterile Processing Tech

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Department/Specialty: Sterile Processing

Schedule: Full time | Night shift | Friday-Monday | 8:00pm to 6:30am

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Perform thorough decontamination of soiled surgical instruments, sterilization containers, and medical equipment according to manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFUs) and established safety protocols.
• Inspect, evaluate, and assemble surgical instruments and sets; utilize count sheets and tracking systems to validate completeness, determine repair or replacement needs, and ensure tools are ready for effective sterilization.
• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment, ensuring all instruments, containers, and machines function properly and meet strict cleanliness and quality standards.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels of sterile supplies and instruments to ensure accurate and timely availability for surgical case carts.
• Participate in the department's quality assurance program by conducting regular peer audits to maintain high standards of patient safety and compliance.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following required:
  • Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Equal employment opportunity employer


Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Responsibilities

• Perform thorough decontamination of soiled surgical instruments, sterilization containers, and medical equipment according to manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFUs) and established safety protocols.
• Inspect, evaluate, and assemble surgical instruments and sets; utilize count sheets and tracking systems to validate completeness, determine repair or replacement needs, and ensure tools are ready for effective sterilization.
• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment, ensuring all instruments, containers, and machines function properly and meet strict cleanliness and quality standards.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels of sterile supplies and instruments to ensure accurate and timely availability for surgical case carts.
• Participate in the department's quality assurance program by conducting regular peer audits to maintain high standards of patient safety and compliance.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following required:
  • Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.