Sterile Processing Technician - Army Medical Center
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Overview
Job Description
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.
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