Harris Health System

Public integrated health system delivering care

Sterile Processing Technician 2

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHouston, TX, USA$25 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or General Educational Development credential is required.
Completion of a Central Service Technology Course or equivalent experience is required.
Must hold or obtain within one year one of the following certifications: Certified Registered Central Service Technician, Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician, Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution certification, or Certified Registered Medical Assistant certification.
At least one year of Central Sterile Processing experience is required.
Above-average verbal communication skills are required for heavy public contact.
Strong written communication skills are required for producing legible and coherent reports.
PC proficiency appropriate to the job requirements is required.
Knowledge of medical and surgical terminology is required.
Ability to apply critical thinking and multitask in a fast-paced environment is required.
Ability to interpret gauges and monitor equipment is required.
Knowledge of surgical instruments and supplies is required.
Knowledge of sterilization and decontamination equipment, scope disinfectors, heat sealers, incubators, barcode scanners, temperature monitors, and digital systems is required.
Availability for a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and on-call work is required.

Responsibilities

Decontaminate surgical instruments and equipment in accordance with established standards and guidelines.
Assemble surgical instruments and equipment in accordance with established standards and guidelines.
Sterilize surgical instruments and equipment in accordance with established standards and guidelines.
Store surgical instruments and equipment.
Distribute surgical instruments and equipment to support clinical teams.
Ensure the availability of sterile instruments and supplies in an indirect patient care environment.

Desired Qualifications

Bilingual skills.

Hiring Post: Supplemental Sterile Processing Technician II – LBJ Hospital
Compensation: $25.00/hour

Career Area: Allied Health
Location: Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Houston, TX 77026
Position Type: Part-Time (Supplemental)
Job ID: 178693

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate
Flexible supplemental schedule
Opportunity to work in a mission-driven healthcare system
Exposure to a collaborative clinical environment
Professional growth and development opportunities

About the Position

Harris Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to join the team at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital on a supplemental basis. In this role, you will be responsible for decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing, storing, and distributing surgical instruments and equipment in accordance with established standards and guidelines.

You will work in an indirect patient care environment, supporting clinical teams by ensuring the availability of sterile instruments and supplies. This role requires attention to detail, strong technical skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting.

About Harris Health System

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, focusing on low-income, uninsured, and underinsured populations through acute care, primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services.

Its flagship hospitals — Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) — anchor a network of 39 clinics, health centers, and specialty locations, including telemedicine services. Harris Health is nationally recognized for Magnet® nursing excellence, NCQA patient-centered care, and strong academic partnerships with institutions such as Baylor College of Medicine, UTHealth, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the University of Houston.

Requirements

Education:
- High School Diploma or GED
Training/Certification:
- Completion of a Central Service Technology Course or equivalent experience
- Must hold or obtain within one year: CRCST, CSPDT, CBSPD, or CRM certification
Experience:
- Minimum of 1 year Central Sterile Processing experience
Communication Skills:
- Above Average Verbal (heavy public contact)
- Strong written communication (legible and coherent reports)
- Bilingual skills preferred
Technical Skills:
- PC proficiency appropriate to job requirements
Knowledge/Skills:
- Medical and surgical terminology
- Critical thinking and multitasking in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to interpret gauges and monitor equipment
- Research knowledge of surgical instruments and supplies
Equipment Knowledge:
- Sterilization and decontamination equipment
- Scope disinfectors, heat sealers, incubators
- Barcode scanners, temperature monitors, and digital systems
Work Schedule:
- Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and on-call

Join Harris Health System and support safe, high-quality patient care by ensuring surgical instruments and equipment are properly processed and ready for use.

About the Company

Harris Health System

Public integrated health system delivering care

Harris Health System is a public, integrated health system that provides high-quality, person-centered care to its communities and coordinates services across the care continuum with community and academic partners. It uses a unified model called One Harris Health to bridge departments and roles, enabling coordinated, accessible care delivered through collaboration, technology, and partnerships. The system relies on a strategic technology plan to improve health outcomes, patient safety, efficiency, access, and workforce resilience, and it commits to enterprise risk management and ongoing innovation. Its distinct approach includes strong internal and external collaboration, commitment to local businesses, and a focus on community health outcomes rather than siloed services. The goal is to create healthier communities by delivering coordinated care, leveraging technology, and partnering with providers, schools, researchers, and community organizations to improve health across the region.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Houston, TX
Founded: 1966

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