STERILE PROCESSING TECH I

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Central Sterile certification with Healthcare Processing Association (HSPA) or CBSPD equivalent within 1-1/2 Yrs

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of central sterile processing experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED