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Sterile Processing Tech / SPT

Ardent Health logoArdent HealthAmarillo, TXFull timePosted 3mo ago
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open sterile processing technician jobs in Texas post a median of $23.95 an hour, the middle half $21.12–$27, across 8 jobs that state their pay. Sterile processing technicians employed in Texas earn a median of $22.58 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).

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About the job

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time Physician Surgical Hospital Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) in Amarillo, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

  • Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
  • People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
  • Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care .

Get to Know Your Team

  • Physicians Surgical Hospitals includes two surgical centers - Panhandle Surgical Hospital and Quail Creek Surgical Hospital, and one physical therapy center - Quail Creek Physical Therapy - and a state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging center, Advanced Imaging Center of Amarillo.

Responsibilities

A Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) is responsible for decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing medical instruments and equipment used in healthcare settings. This role is crucial in preventing infections and ensuring patient safety by maintaining strict sterilization standards.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

  • High School (or GED equivalent) diploma.
  • BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements

  • Completion of a Sterile Processing Technician certification program.
  • Certification through CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) or IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management)

From Ardent Health's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Ardent Health

Ardent Health runs hospitals and clinics in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Kansas, New Jersey and Idaho, from Nashville, Tennessee.

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