STERILE PROCESSING TECH I Job at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX

  • UT Southwestern Medical Center
  • Dallas, TX

Job Description

Sterile Processing Tech I

Evening Shift: 2:00pm-10:30pm. Monday-Friday

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, and safe handling of medical instruments, supplies, and equipment. This entry-level position will involve learning and performing various tasks under the guidance of experienced staff, ensuring compliance with all safety, health, and departmental procedures. Success in this position requires flexibility, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.

Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Experience and Education Required Education High School Diploma or equivalent. Licenses and Certifications Central Sterile certification with Healthcare Processing Association (HSPA) or CBSPD equivalent within 1-1/2 Yrs Preferred Experience 1 year of central sterile processing experience.

Job Duties Learn and understand departmental policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for sterile processing tasks and safety protocols. Under guidance successfully work in all areas within department which includes but not limited to decontamination, assembly, sterilization, case pick, and high level disinfection. Unload and prepare instruments, supplies, and equipment for decontamination following departmental procedures and manufacturer’s instructions for use. Safely handles instruments, removing damaged or malfunctioning items and reporting issues to supervisor. Learn proper sterilization methods for different items, ensuring correct assembly, packaging, and preparation. Maintain accurate sterilization records, label sterilized items, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Learn and operate various equipment under guidance. (Washer, Ultrasonic, Sterilizer) Participate in biological monitoring/testing, reporting positive results, and escalating issues to leadership.

Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Primary Location: Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd Dallas 75390

Job: Clinical

Organization: 866710 - Sterile Processing - CUH

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Employee Status: Regular

Job Type: Standard

Job Tags

Full time, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Afternoon shift

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