Sterile Processing Technician - Houston, TX
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Healthcare
Allied Health
Job Title
Sterile Processing Technician (Medical Supply Technician)
SpecialtySterile Processing Services (SPS) / Reusable Medical Equipment (RME)
SiteMichael
E. DeBakey VA Medical Center Houston, TX
2002 Holcombe Boulevard Houston, TX 77030
Duration1‑year contract with the possibility of up to 2 additional one‑year extensions.
Shift Schedule24/7 facility coverage. Rotating 8‑hour shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Up to 40 hours per week.
How Many Shifts Needed Per MonthFull‑time coverage required (up to 40 hours per week per technician). Approximately 160 hours per month per FTE, depending on assigned schedule.
Credentialing / Onboarding Time6 weeks to 8 weeks
LicenseNo state license required.
Certifications- HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) – Preferred
- CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution) – Preferred
Minimum 1 year of sterile processing experience required
Special Skills Needed- Knowledge of medical terminology and surgical procedures
- Experience with reprocessing reusable medical equipment (RME)
- Proficiency operating washer‑disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, cart washers, steam sterilizers, STERRAD, and V‑Pro Max sterilizers
- Experience with instrumentation tracking systems
- Ability to assemble complex instrument trays (General, Ortho, CV, Neuro, Ophthalmology, Urology, ENT, Plastics, Dental)
- Endoscope reprocessing experience
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods
- Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, data entry, tracking systems)
- Strong infection control and OSHA compliance knowledge
Perform decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization support, and distribution of surgical instruments and endoscopic equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and VA policies. Prepare case carts, maintain sterile storage areas, operate tracking systems, and support minimally invasive surgical procedures across multiple clinical departments. Ensure compliance with quality assurance standards, infection control protocols, and performance thresholds established by the VA.
Misc- No direct patient contact permitted
- No handling of medications or opening sterile supplies
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