Sterile Processing Technician - Houston, TX

Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician (Medical Supply Technician)

Specialty: Sterile Processing Services (SPS) / Reusable Medical Equipment (RME)

Site: Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center Houston, TX

Location: 2002 Holcombe Boulevard Houston, TX 77030

Duration: 1-year contract with the possibility of up to 2 additional one-year extensions.

Shift Schedule: 24/7 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 Month: Full-time coverage required (up to 40 hours per week per technician). Approximately 160 hours per month per FTE, depending on assigned schedule.

Credentialing / Onboarding Time: 6 weeks to 8 weeks

License:
No state license required.

Certifications:

• HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) Preferred
• CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution) Preferred

Experience Needed: 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

Responsibilities:
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