What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Technician, Ambulatory Surgery Center position at The University of Texas at Austin?
Job Posting Title:
Sterile Processing Technician, Ambulatory Surgery Center
Dell Medical School
All Applicants
40
Non-Exempt
Mar 20, 2025
Expected to Continue
UT MAIN CAMPUS
Purpose
The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment. This role ensures that all instruments and equipment are properly sterilized and ready for use in surgical procedures. The Sterile Processing Technician reports to the ASC Nurse Manager and works closely with operating room staff, surgical technologists, and other healthcare professionals.
Responsibilities
Decontaminate and Clean Instruments
Participate in Staff Meetings
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in operating and maintaining sterilization equipment.
Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in instrument assembly and sterilization.
Infection Control Knowledge: Proficient in infection control practices and protocols.
Organizational Skills: Capable of managing multiple tasks and maintaining an organized work environment.
Communication Skills: Effective in collaborating with healthcare teams and providing updates.
Education And Experience
Required Qualifications
$45,000 depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
Sterile Processing Technician, Ambulatory Surgery Center
Dell Medical School
All Applicants
40
Non-Exempt
Mar 20, 2025
Expected to Continue
UT MAIN CAMPUS
Purpose
The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment. This role ensures that all instruments and equipment are properly sterilized and ready for use in surgical procedures. The Sterile Processing Technician reports to the ASC Nurse Manager and works closely with operating room staff, surgical technologists, and other healthcare professionals.
Responsibilities
Decontaminate and Clean Instruments
- Perform decontamination of surgical instruments and equipment.
- Use appropriate cleaning agents and techniques to ensure thorough cleaning.
- Follow infection control protocols to prevent contamination
- Inspect instruments for damage and functionality.
- Assemble instrument trays and packages according to established guidelines.
- Wrap and label packages for sterilization.
- Operate sterilization equipment such as autoclaves and Sterrad® systems.
- Monitor sterilization cycles and ensure proper documentation.
- Perform biological and chemical testing to verify sterilization.
- Monitor inventory levels of sterile supplies and reorder as needed.
- Ensure proper storage and handling of sterile supplies.
- Restock sterile processing areas and operating rooms.
- Adhere to OSHA, AAMI, and other regulatory standards.
- Participate in quality assurance and improvement initiatives.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Participate in Staff Meetings
- Attend regular staff meetings and training sessions.
- Share updates and best practices with the team.
- Perform routine maintenance on sterilization equipment.
- Report any equipment malfunctions or issues to the supervisor.
- Pursue continuing education opportunities.
- Stay updated on the latest sterile processing practices and technologies.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in operating and maintaining sterilization equipment.
Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in instrument assembly and sterilization.
Infection Control Knowledge: Proficient in infection control practices and protocols.
Organizational Skills: Capable of managing multiple tasks and maintaining an organized work environment.
Communication Skills: Effective in collaborating with healthcare teams and providing updates.
Education And Experience
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in sterile processing.
- Certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST).
- Completion of a sterile processing program.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in an ambulatory surgery center or similar healthcare setting.
- Certification as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT).
$45,000 depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
- Standard office equipment
- Repetitive use of a keyboard
- May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients, or others.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
- E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
- E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
- Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
- Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
Salary : $45,000
