San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18.60 - $23.25/hr
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18.60 - $23.25/hr
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18.60 - $23.25/hr
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18.60 - $23.25/hr
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18.60 - $23.25/hr
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18.60 - $23.25/hr
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18.60 - $23.25/hr
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18.60 - $23.25/hr
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18.60 - $23.25/hr
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18.60 - $23.25/hr
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18.60 - $23.25/hr
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18.60 - $23.25/hr
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18.60 - $23.25/hr
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18.60 - $23.25/hr
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18.60 - $23.25/hr
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18.60 - $23.25/hr
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18.60 - $23.25/hr
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18.60 - $23.25/hr
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18.30 - $22.25/hr
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18.30 - $22.25/hr
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18.30 - $22.25/hr
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18.30 - $22.25/hr
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18.60 - $23.25/hr
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18.60 - $23.25/hr
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18.60 - $23.25/hr
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18.60 - $23.25/hr
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18.60 - $23.25/hr
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18.60 - $23.25/hr
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18.60 - $23.25/hr
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18.60 - $23.25/hr
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18.30 - $22.25/hr
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18.30 - $22.25/hr
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct ... Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep ...
$8.89 - $10.71
2% of jobs
$10.71 - $12.52
3% of jobs
$12.52 - $14.34
7% of jobs
$15.37 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$14.34 - $16.15
22% of jobs
The median wage is $17.96 / hr.
$16.15 - $17.96
16% of jobs
$17.96 - $19.78
20% of jobs
$20.60 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$19.78 - $21.59
11% of jobs
$21.59 - $23.40
8% of jobs
$23.40 - $25.22
5% of jobs
$25.22 - $27.03
4% of jobs
$27.03 - $28.85
1% of jobs
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| Aspect | Instrument Assistant | Surgical Technologist |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | High school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job training | Post-secondary education; certification often preferred |
| Work Environment | Hospitals, clinics, outpatient surgical centers | Hospitals, surgical centers, outpatient clinics |
| Job Role | Assists with instrument setup, sterilization, and passing instruments during surgery | Prepares operating rooms, sterilizes equipment, hands instruments to surgeons |
While both roles support surgical teams, Instrument Assistants primarily focus on instrument handling and sterilization, often with less formal education. Surgical Technologists have more comprehensive training and certification, performing broader perioperative tasks. Both are essential in surgical settings, but Surgical Technologists typically have more responsibilities and formal credentials.
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$18.60 - $23.25/hr
Full-time
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8.0
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90th of 898 rated healthcare providers
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct patient care by ensuring the Operating Room staff has correct, fully functional, sterile surgical instrumentation delivered in a timely manner consistent with the highest standards of customer service. Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep and pack, sterilization, and dispatch) with efficiency, expertise, and accuracy. The manner in which an Instrument Tech will perform these duties will be characterized by resourcefulness, determination, courtesy, and professionalism. Techs are expected to build and maintain a comprehensive body of knowledge with respect to the standards and procedures associated with the preparation, sterilization, storage, and delivery of surgical instrumentation. Complies with UH and Departmental policies.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent experience is required. National certification through the International Association of Healthcare Service Materiel Management as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) is required within one (1) year from the date of hire. Experience within University Health is preferred.
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