Sterile Processing Technician

Sterile Processing Technician Location:

San Antonio, TX Pay:

From $18.00 per hour

Job Type:

Full-time, Temporary /

Contract Schedule:

Monday•Friday | 2:00 PM•10:30 PM (2nd Shift)

On-Call:

None•Enjoy your weekends! Job Description Dean's Professional Services is actively seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician to support a leading healthcare organization in San Antonio, TX. This role plays a critical part in patient safety by ensuring surgical instruments and medical equipment are properly cleaned, sterilized, and ready for use in clinical procedures. If you thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment and are committed to maintaining the highest infection prevention standards, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities Decontamination & Cleaning:

Perform thorough decontamination, cleaning, and disinfection of surgical instruments and medical equipment.

Equipment Operation:

Operate and maintain washers, disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, and autoclaves while monitoring/documenting sterilization cycles.

Inspection & Assembly:

Inspect instruments for cleanliness and functionality; assemble, package, wrap, and label surgical instrument trays according to established guidelines.

Inventory & Compliance:

Monitor inventory levels, maintain accurate records of processing activities, and ensure proper sterile storage to prevent contamination.

Team Collaboration:

Follow strict infection control protocols and collaborate with surgical teams and clinical staff to ensure instruments are available when needed.

Requirements & Qualifications Certification:

Active Sterile Processing Certification required (CRCST or CBSPD).

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years of experience working with instrument tracking systems preferred.

Education:

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Physical Demands:

Manual dexterity to handle delicate instruments; ability to stand for extended periods and lift equipment as necessary.

Skills:

Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and communication skills within a clinical setting. Benefits & Perks Consistent weekday schedule with no on-call requirements . Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k). Opportunity to support critical surgical and patient care operations. Work alongside a collaborative and highly professional healthcare team. About Dean's Professional Services Since 1993, DPS has placed over 50,000 professionals nationwide, connecting top talent with leading healthcare organizations. We are a national, award-winning staffing solutions firm providing temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire staffing across the healthcare industry.

Pay:

From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

instrument tracking systems: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Sterile processing certification (CRCST or CBSPD) (Required)

Work Location:

In person