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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for sterile processing assistant in Texas is $25.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.61 and $30.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a sterile processing assistant?

A Sterile Processing Assistant is responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, and preparing medical instruments and equipment used in healthcare settings. They ensure all tools are properly disinfected, stored, and distributed to various departments to prevent infections and maintain patient safety. Their duties also include monitoring sterilization processes, maintaining inventory, and following strict infection control protocols. This role is essential in hospitals, surgical centers, and other medical facilities to support healthcare professionals in providing safe patient care.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a sterile processing assistant?

As a Sterile Processing Assistant, your daily responsibilities include cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing surgical instruments and medical equipment, assembling instrument trays, and maintaining proper documentation of sterilization processes. You will also be responsible for inspecting instruments for damage and ensuring they are stored correctly before being distributed to various hospital or clinical departments. The role often involves working closely with surgical teams and other healthcare staff to anticipate instrument needs and provide support in a timely manner. This position requires strict adherence to infection control protocols and attention to detail to ensure patient safety. You may work shifts including evenings or weekends, as hospitals and clinics require these services around the clock.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a sterile processing assistant, and why are they important?

Sterile Processing Assistants require attention to detail, basic knowledge of infection control procedures, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent; some employers may prefer completion of a sterile processing certification program. Familiarity with sterilization equipment, tracking systems, and compliance with standards like those from AAMI or IAHCSMM is often needed. Strong time management, communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively help individuals excel in fast-paced hospital or clinic settings. These qualifications are vital to ensure the safe preparation and distribution of medical instruments, protecting both staff and patients from potential infections.

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Infographic showing various Sterile Processing Assistant job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, and 9% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $53,278 per year, or $25.6 per hour.

Sterile Processing Technician

Midland Health

Midland, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

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Job Description

Performs the essential duties and responsibilities and the primary functions of a Sterile Processing Technician. Incorporates current knowledge of principles of decontamination, disinfection, sterilization, and instrumentation in a hospital setting to provide indirect quality patient care. Utilizes knowledge of Standard Precautions and infection control to perform the functions of the position.

SHIFT AND SCHEDULE

Full Time, Nights, 11:00pm to 7:30am

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

  • Demonstrates thorough knowledge of instrument sets and names of instruments.
  • Recognizes that documentation of loads is a legal record and must be done accurately and completely.
  • Monitors surgery schedule daily in order to anticipate instrument needs for scheduled add-on and emergency procedures.
  • Sorts reusable instrumentation based on methods of decontamination (i.e., heat sensitive vs. non-heat sensitive, immersible vs. non-immersible, mechanical vs. hand wash).
  • Accurately handles and cares for instruments appropriately, including appropriate selection of cleaning agents, lubricants, examination for function, identification and assembly according to OneSource in preparation for sterilization; retrieves malfunctioning instruments and ensures repairs are complete.
  • Using OneSource, correctly packages/ wraps and labels material based on item properties and sterilization processes, following guidelines and manufacturer recommendations.
  • Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely. Prepares, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and supplies according to parameters of sterilization in accordance with The Department of Health, DNV, OSHA, CDC, AAMI, and AORN standards.
  • Maintains appropriate sterilization records, and monitors quality control and infection control standards. Provides asset management and support of surgical instruments and trays belonging to or consigned to the facility.
  • Correctly peel-packs supplies/instruments, wraps instruments for sterilization while inspecting each instrument for use, function, completeness and cleanliness.
  • Adheres to Standard Precautions as appropriate, which may include: the use of protective barriers as appropriate (e.g. gloves, masks, gowns, pocket masks, and/or safety glasses) while handling and disposing of infectious waste.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Must be a high school graduate or equivalent work experience.
  • Required to complete twelve (12) hours of continuing education hours annually for Advanced Sterile Processing Certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to:

  • Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak and hear. Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff and to 50 lbs. for non-clinical staff. The individual must use an assisted-lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits.
Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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