Sterile Processing Technician - Army Medical Center

Sterile Processing Technician

Location: Fort Bliss, TX (William Beaumont Army Medical Center)

Employment Type: Full-time with benefits

Salary Range: $49,400 - $60,700 annually

About the Role

CLFC Healthcare & Communications is seeking experienced Sterile Processing Technicians for a DoD healthcare facility at William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC) in Fort Bliss, TX. WBAMC is the Department of Defense's only Level I Trauma Center, serving 2.8 million TRICARE beneficiaries across a 22-county service area with 28 operating rooms and comprehensive surgical services.

As a Sterile Processing Technician, you will be responsible for the decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of reusable medical devices and surgical instruments supporting WBAMC's high-volume surgical operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize reusable medical devices and surgical instrument sets per manufacturer IFU and AAMI/ANSI standards
• Operate steam sterilizers, low-temperature sterilization systems (STERRAD, V-PRO), and ultrasonic cleaners
• Perform biological and chemical indicator testing to verify sterilization efficacy
• Maintain accurate instrument tracking records using automated tracking systems
• Coordinate with OR staff to ensure timely delivery of sterile instrument trays for scheduled and emergency surgical cases
• Comply with Joint Commission, AAMI, OSHA, and DoD infection control standards
• Participate in quality assurance audits and process improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through HSPA/IAHCSMM or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) through CBSPD
• Minimum 1 year of sterile processing experience in an acute care hospital setting
• Knowledge of AAMI standards, sterilization methods, and instrument identification
• Ability to pass a DoD background investigation and obtain facility access credentials

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Level I Trauma Center or military medical facility
• Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) certification
• Experience with automated instrument tracking systems (SPM, Censis)
• Familiarity with DoD/DHA infection prevention protocols

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary: $49,400 - $60,700 annually
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Malpractice coverage provided
• Professional development and continuing education support

About CLFC Healthcare & Communications

CLFC Healthcare & Communications provides healthcare staffing and language access services to federal, state, and local government agencies nationwide. With 500+ healthcare professionals and 200+ interpreters, CLFC delivers reliable workforce solutions across the country. CLFC is a Small Business and Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business. Equal Opportunity Employer.