Ambulatory High Level Disinfectant Reprocessing Technician - West Houston
- Requisition #: 179621
- Department: Proc Ops SPD Enterprise
- Location: Northwest Houston, TX
- Posted Date: 3/13/2026
Ambulatory High-Level Disinfectant (HLD) & Reprocessing Technician - West Houston/Katy Location
The Ambulatory High-Level Disinfectant & Reprocessing Technician performs essential reprocessing activities that ensure instruments and equipment are safe, clean, and ready for patient care in ambulatory clinical settings. The Ambulatory High-Level Disinfectant & Reprocessing Technician is responsible for performing duties across all areas of High-Level Disinfectant reprocessing, after which HLD standards and practices are consistently applied to support clinical operations. The Ambulatory High-Level Disinfectant & Reprocessing Technician plays a vital role in maintaining compliance, safety, and operational efficiency.
MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Ambulatory High-Level Disinfectant & Reprocessing Technician contributes directly to this mission by supporting patient safety through accurate, timely, and compliant HLD and sterile processing practices. Working in collaboration with clinical and support teams, the Ambulatory High-Level Disinfectant & Reprocessing Technician helps ensure high-quality care delivery across ambulatory locations.
The ideal candidate for the Ambulatory High-Level Disinfectant & Reprocessing Technician role has experience in HLD and sterile processing within a healthcare environment, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and consistently follows manufacturer instructions and departmental guidelines. Knowledge of instrumentation, equipment, and flexible scopes, along with the ability to troubleshoot and work independently during a mid-shift schedule, supports success in this role.
Pay: Minimum $20.67 - Midpoint $25.96 - Maximum $31.25 per hour based on a 40-hour work week
Shift: 12pm - 8pm
Work Location: West Houston, 13900 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77079
Why Us?
This role provides the opportunity to directly support patient safety and clinical excellence by ensuring instruments and equipment meet rigorous HLD and sterile processing standards. The Ambulatory High-Level Disinfectant & Reprocessing Technician supports reliable ambulatory operations while building specialized technical skills in a collaborative environment that values quality, accountability, and work-life balance.
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Responsibilities
• Perform duties and troubleshooting in all areas of High-Level Disinfectant reprocessing and sterile processing
• Sort, disassemble, decontaminate, rinse, and disinfect a variety of instrumentation, equipment, and flexible scopes
• Assemble, protect, wrap, peel pack, and label instruments for clinical use
• Label instruments accurately for use in clinic settings
• Identify and inspect instruments for cleanliness, integrity, and proper functionality
• Select appropriate sterilization methods based on instrument type and intended use
• Comply with manufacturer recommendations and departmental guidelines at all times
EDUCATION
Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred: Diploma from an approved Sterile Processing Program.
EXPERIENCE
Required: Two years of experience performing sterile processing and high-level disinfection in ambulatory surgery, procedure, or hospital environment. No experience with preferred education.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
Required: One of the following: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA). Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA). Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Technician (CSPDT) by the Certification Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. (CBSPD).
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
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The Ambulatory High-Level Disinfectant & Reprocessing Technician performs essential reprocessing activities that ensure instruments and equipment are safe, clean, and ready for patient care in ambulatory clinical settings. The Ambulatory High-Level Disinfectant & Reprocessing Technician is responsible for performing duties across all areas of High-Level Disinfectant reprocessing, after which HLD standards and practices are consistently applied to support clinical operations. The Ambulatory High-Level Disinfectant & Reprocessing Technician plays a vital role in maintaining compliance, safety, and operational efficiency.
MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Ambulatory High-Level Disinfectant & Reprocessing Technician contributes directly to this mission by supporting patient safety through accurate, timely, and compliant HLD and sterile processing practices. Working in collaboration with clinical and support teams, the Ambulatory High-Level Disinfectant & Reprocessing Technician helps ensure high-quality care delivery across ambulatory locations.
The ideal candidate for the Ambulatory High-Level Disinfectant & Reprocessing Technician role has experience in HLD and sterile processing within a healthcare environment, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and consistently follows manufacturer instructions and departmental guidelines. Knowledge of instrumentation, equipment, and flexible scopes, along with the ability to troubleshoot and work independently during a mid-shift schedule, supports success in this role.
Pay: Minimum $20.67 - Midpoint $25.96 - Maximum $31.25 per hour based on a 40-hour work week
Shift: 12pm - 8pm
Work Location: West Houston, 13900 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77079
Why Us?
This role provides the opportunity to directly support patient safety and clinical excellence by ensuring instruments and equipment meet rigorous HLD and sterile processing standards. The Ambulatory High-Level Disinfectant & Reprocessing Technician supports reliable ambulatory operations while building specialized technical skills in a collaborative environment that values quality, accountability, and work-life balance.
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Responsibilities
• Perform duties and troubleshooting in all areas of High-Level Disinfectant reprocessing and sterile processing
• Sort, disassemble, decontaminate, rinse, and disinfect a variety of instrumentation, equipment, and flexible scopes
• Assemble, protect, wrap, peel pack, and label instruments for clinical use
• Label instruments accurately for use in clinic settings
• Identify and inspect instruments for cleanliness, integrity, and proper functionality
• Select appropriate sterilization methods based on instrument type and intended use
• Comply with manufacturer recommendations and departmental guidelines at all times
EDUCATION
Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred: Diploma from an approved Sterile Processing Program.
EXPERIENCE
Required: Two years of experience performing sterile processing and high-level disinfection in ambulatory surgery, procedure, or hospital environment. No experience with preferred education.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
Required: One of the following: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA). Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA). Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Technician (CSPDT) by the Certification Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. (CBSPD).
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 179621
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Day/Evening, Days, Evening/Night
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 43,000
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 54,000
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 65,000
- FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
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