SPD Tech III Evenings

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician III is a certified professional responsible for the cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, and safe handling of medical instruments, supplies, and equipment. This individual will apply their expertise to ensure efficient performance and compliance with operational standards, contributing to the overall success of the department. Success in this position requires a high level of technical knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of Sterile Processing Experience
• Must Hold 2 Certifications upon hire (Technical / Scope)
• (CRCST) CRCST with Healthcare Processing Association (HSPA) or CBSPD equivalent Upon Hire
• (CER) Certified Endoscope Reprocessor with Healthcare Processing Association (HSPA) or CBSPD equivalent Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

• Quality Assurance experience
• Working with multiple service lines
• Previous experience mentoring/precepting new hires.
• (CIS) CERTIFIED INSTRUMENT SPECIALST with Healthcare Processing Association (HSPA) or CBSPD equivalent within 1 Year
• (CHL) CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE LEADER with Healthcare Processing Association (HSPA) or CBSPD equivalent within 1 Year

Responsibilities

• Subject Matter expert of departmental policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for sterile processing tasks and safety protocols.
• Proven ability to 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.
• Select proper sterilization methods for different items, ensuring correct assembly, packaging, and preparation
• Ensures and maintains accurate sterilization records, label sterilized items, and ensure compliance with safety standards
• Proven ability to operate various pieces of equipment (Washer, Ultrasonic, Sterilizer)
• Participate in biological monitoring/testing, reporting positive results, and escalating issues to leadership
• Mentor level in all competency modules (assembly, sterilization, decontamination, HLD)

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED