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Sterile Processing Tech (CERTIFIED) FT Evenings - McAllen

Universal Health Services logoUniversal Health Services~$30–$50/hrtypicalMCALLEN, TXFull timePosted 4w agoStill open, checked every night
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How this pay compares

This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open sterile processing technician jobs in Texas post a median of $26.09 an hour, the middle half $23.95–$32.34, across 15 jobs that state their pay. Sterile processing technicians employed in Texas earn a median of $22.58 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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Workplace injuries

Mcallen Medical Ctr - 0026 in Mcallen reported 32 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 4,430,045 hours worked: 1.4 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 1.5 per 100 full-time workers. 1 of them describes violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.

Surgical tech and sterile processing jobs in our research

  • How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 20.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 72.3%
  • Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 1.35x · Clicks 22
  • How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 51.4% · Stating an hourly rate 39.0%

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About the job

Responsibilities POSITION SUMMARY: Manages the reprocessing cycle for surgical instrumentation, including disassembly, decontamination, disinfection, inspection, testing, assembly, packaging, labeling, high level disinfection, and sterilization. Cares for and operates ultrasonic cleaners, washers, sterilizers, and other equipment. Completes quality monitoring and documentation. Picks supplies and instruments to prepare case carts for surgery. Performs quality assurance activities. Assists with supply inventory management and clinic instrument rounds. Assists with mentoring, training, coaching, and role modeling for new Sterile Processing Techs. Performs all duties with a commitment to excellence, quality, and customer service. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Twelve months minimum in Sterile Processing. 2. Various applications related to Instrument management (Censis, OneSource), Microsoft office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word). 3. Manual dexterity with the ability to assemble and disassemble complex instrumentation. 4. Due to the highly technical nature, especially related to interpretation of manufacturer’s Instructions For Use (IFU), ALL SPD staff must be proficient in spoken and written English. EDUCATION / LICENSURE: 1. Education: High School diploma, GED or Higher Education required. 2. License/Certification: Certification as Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through International Association of Healthcare Central Sterile Materiel Management (IAHCSMM)) is required. Certification must be maintained. All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.

POSITION SUMMARY: Manages the reprocessing cycle for surgical instrumentation, including disassembly, decontamination, disinfection, inspection, testing, assembly, packaging, labeling, high level disinfection, and sterilization. Cares for and operates ultrasonic cleaners, washers, sterilizers, and other equipment. Completes quality monitoring and documentation. Picks supplies and instruments to prepare case carts for surgery. Performs quality assurance activities. Assists with supply inventory management and clinic instrument rounds. Assists with mentoring, training, coaching, and role modeling for new Sterile Processing Techs. Performs all duties with a commitment to excellence, quality, and customer service.

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Twelve months minimum in Sterile Processing. 2. Various applications related to Instrument management (Censis, OneSource), Microsoft office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word). 3. Manual dexterity with the ability to assemble and disassemble complex instrumentation. 4. Due to the highly technical nature, especially related to interpretation of manufacturer’s Instructions For Use (IFU), ALL SPD staff must be proficient in spoken and written English. EDUCATION / LICENSURE: 1. Education: High School diploma, GED or Higher Education required. 2. License/Certification: Certification as Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through International Association of Healthcare Central Sterile Materiel Management (IAHCSMM)) is required. Certification must be maintained. All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.

From Universal Health Services's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Universal Health Services

Universal Health Services is a hospital company based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, with more than 102,000 (source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)) employees, 30 (source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)) acute care hospitals and more than 380 (source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)) behavioral health inpatient facilities in 40 (source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)) states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, Ireland and the UK. Source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)

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