Sterile processing technicians jobs in the United States (1,502 jobs)

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Counted Nov 8, 2026

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Open jobs: 1,502
Employers: 386

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / hour: $24.49Across 227 listings
Average starting payUSD / week: $1,306Across 140 listings

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Where work happens

Remote: <1%3 listings
Hybrid: 0%0 listings
On-site: 10%157 listings

Not specified: 89% (1,342 listings)

Employers hiring include HCA Healthcare (95), Kaiser Permanente (41), Triage Staffing (37).

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Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

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Sterile processing technicians jobs in the United States

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Sterile Processing Technician (Non Certified) Evenings
Denver Health
Denver, CO
- $21 to $27.19 USD / hour
We are recruiting for a mission-driven Sterile Processing Technician (Non Certified) Evenings to join our team! We're with you for life's journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn't just…
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STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN CERTIFIED (PER DIEM VARIED) STERILE PROCESSING
UHS
LAS VEGAS, NV
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Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Ascension Health
Austin, TX
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Sterile Processing Technician - Seattle
UnitedHealth Group
Seattle, WA
- $18 to $32 USD / hour
The Sterile Processing Tech functions as an integral member of the team and is responsible for performing technical tasks that support clinica
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OR/Sterile Processing Technician - Owensboro, KY
Surgical Solutions, LLC
Owensboro, KY
…in mission-critical support for hospital operating rooms and sterile processing departments, we’re driven by a simple but powerful mission: to improve the lives of the patients and…
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Sterile Processing Technician
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
Kansas City, KS
- $1,375 to $1,571 USD / week
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STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN (FT & PRN)
PSN Services LLC
Corpus Christi, TX
Legent Health is looking for Sterile Processing Tech to join our team. We seek talented partners transforming healthcare, one patient at a time.
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STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN FT
PSN Services LLC
Frisco, TX
Legent Health is looking for Sterile Processing Tech to join our team. We seek talented partners transforming healthcare, one patient at a time.
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STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN
PSN Services LLC
Spring Branch, TX
Legent Health is looking for Sterile Processing Tech to join our team. We seek talented partners transforming healthcare, one patient at a time.
Added 16 days ago
STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN
PSN Services LLC
Austin, TX
Legent Health is looking for Sterile Processing Tech to join our team. We seek talented partners transforming healthcare, one patient at a time.
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STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN PRN
PSN Services LLC
Carrollton, TX
Legent Health is looking for Sterile Processing Tech to join our team. We seek talented partners transforming healthcare, one patient at a time.
Added 16 days ago
STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN FT
PSN Services LLC
Carrollton, TX
Legent Health is looking for Sterile Processing Tech to join our team. We seek talented partners transforming healthcare, one patient at a time.
Added 16 days ago
STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN PRN
PSN Services LLC
Frisco, TX
Legent Health is looking for Sterile Processing Tech to join our team. We seek talented partners transforming healthcare, one patient at a time.
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Travel Sterile Processing Technician
TotalMed
Spokane, WA
- $964.07 USD / week
We're looking for a Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) for an immediate travel opening in Spokane, WA.
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Certified Sterile Processing Technician- Fulltime, Weekends
Texas Health Resources
Fort Worth, TX
- Full-time
Certified Sterile Processing Technician- Full-Time, Weekends
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UG
Sterile Processing Technician - Seattle
UnitedHealth Group
Seattle, WA
- $18 to $32 USD / hour
The Sterile Processing Tech functions as an integral member of the team and is responsible for performing technical tasks that support clinica
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Sterile Processing Technician II
Luminis Health
Lanham, MD
Must be able to perform all Sterile Processing functions. The position requires rotating weekend and on-call requirements. A strict dre
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Sterile Processing Technician I
Luminis Health
Annapolis, MD
Must be able to perform all Sterile Processing functions. The position requires rotating weekend and on-call requirements. A strict dress code and professional appearance including wearing…
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Sterile Processing Technician I
Luminis Health
Annapolis, MD
Must be able to perform all Sterile Processing functions. The position requires rotating weekend and on-call requirements. A strict dress code and professional appearance including wearing…
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Sterile Processing Technician
NATHAN LITTAUER HOSPITAL
Gloversville, NY
- $17.94 to $20.07 USD / hour
Job Purpose: The purpose of this job is to be responsible for processing of surgical instruments/ equipment using consistent practices for safe patient use.
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Sterile Processing Technician Certified
Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, CO
- $31,533 USD / year
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Sterile Processing Technician
OSU Medical
Tulsa, OK
…distribution of medical and surgical supplies, instruments and processing equipment. Duties also include inventory management; stocking and packaging of medical supplies, and linen/uniform…
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Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Ascension
Austin, TX
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Sterile Processing Technician - Central Sterile Reprocessing
Dartmouth Health
New London, NH
- $21.19 to $32.85 USD / hour
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Sterile Processing Technician
Dartmouth Health
Manchester, NH
- $21.19 to $32.85 USD / hour

Houston Methodist

Sterile Processing Technician, 3rd Shift

Houston, TX, United States

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Job details

Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 23, 2026

Original job description

At Houston Methodist, the Sterile Processing Technician position is responsible for decontamination, assembly, inspection, wrapping, and sterilization of surgical instruments and medical equipment for Surgical Services and all ancillary departments, which includes working in conjunction with the Operating Room (OR) staff to provide timely sterile products, trays, and case carts where applicable. The position maintains consistent and continuous workflow between the OR and Central Service Sterile Processing while practicing excellent customer service.

FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
Formal education through a Sterile Processing program preferred

EXPERIENCE

None

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

Sterile Processing certification: CRCST or CSPDT within 1 year

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Independently demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Follows Universal Precautions by wearing the appropriate protective attire while working in the Decontamination area
Exhibits interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
Ability to utilize basic computer programs such as Microsoft Office and electronic instrument tracking system, if applicable
Demonstrates proper phone etiquette when responding to inquiries made to the department
Maintains patient and family privacy

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Communicates with staff from the interprofessional health care team concerning patient safety to improve outcomes and the safe transition of care through effective assignment and shift handoffs, using a structured format. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional.
Responds positively to requests for assistance. Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment. Makes contributions to the work effort as a whole and uses problem resolution effectively.
Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs decontamination and assembling of basic surgical trays, individual instrumentation and equipment utilizing established count sheets. Wraps or contains items appropriately according to size and type of instrument or equipment.
Provides timely sterile products, trays and case carts, by location, by following guidance of experienced surgical techs, in conjunction with the OR staff.
Sterilizes instruments and surgical trays by following prescribed manufacturer instructions for use and according to institutional policies and procedures.
Organizes workload utilizing available work time by assisting others and performing additional task as needed. Provides consistent and continuous workflow between the OR and Sterile Processing while practicing excellent customer service.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Utilizes appropriate cleaning detergents and agents by reading directions and SDS sheets.
Utilizes all department equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions for use and department policies and protocols.
Ensures through visual inspection that trays have completed the quality process according to AAMI standards for patient use.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, cleaning the workstation at the end of each shift, and minimizing incidental overtime. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently and helps other team members.
Uses department resources efficiently to ensure completeness of trays, instruments and equipment according to count sheets; does not waste supplies.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Understands, applies, and demonstrates industry Sterile Processing standards, i.e., Steam, ETO and Low Temperature Hydrogen Peroxide.
Participates in department projects and Shared Governance committee for department. Follow up on action items as necessary to ensure completion of assignments.
Identifies own learning needs, consults with healthcare team experts, and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs. Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development. Completes and updates the Individual Development Plan on an ongoing basis.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

Uniform: Yes
Scrubs: Yes
Business professional: No
Other (department approved): No

ON-CALL*

*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

On Call* Yes

TRAVEL**

Travel specifications may vary by department

May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
Formal education through a Sterile Processing program preferred

EXPERIENCE

None

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

Sterile Processing certification: CRCST or CSPDT within 1 year

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist West Hospital is committed to leading medicine in West Houston, Katy and surrounding communities by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of exceptional safety, quality, service and innovation. The growing campus offers access to the most innovative medical and surgical care available, including cardiology and cardiovascular surgery; neurology and neurosurgery; comprehensive cancer care; orthopedics and sports medicine; gastroenterology; bariatrics; childbirth center with level III NICU; emergency care; and advanced imaging.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Skills

Assembly
Inspection
Surgical instruments
Medical furniture
Workflow
Customer service
Microsoft Office
Communication skills
Cleaning
Manage time
CALL

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