Sterile Processing Tech II EVENINGS

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician II is a certified professional who independently performs cleaning, decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, high-level disinfection, storage, transportation, and distribution of reusable medical devices, instruments, supplies, and equipment. The technician applies established technical knowledge and demonstrated competency in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, manufacturer instructions for use (IFUs), and applicable safety and regulatory requirements. The position requires attention to detail, accountability, adaptability, teamwork, and the ability to perform assigned responsibilities independently.

This role works the second shift, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The technician may be assigned to and must support any Sterile Processing or reprocessing location based on departmental and operational needs. Work takes place in clinical and hospital settings and may involve hazards, humidity, noise, wet conditions, and exposure to body fluids and infectious diseases.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 18 months of healthcare experience.
• Must hold a technical certification upon hire.
• Broad knowledge of medical/surgical instruments and equipment.
• Ability to work at and support any assigned Sterile Processing or reprocessing location based on departmental and operational needs.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds, push 25 pounds, and pull 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Follow departmental policies, Standard Operating Procedures, manufacturer instructions for use, and established safety practices for sterile processing activities.
• Independently perform assigned duties in applicable department areas, including decontamination, assembly, sterilization, case picking, storage, transportation, and high-level disinfection.
• Receive, sort, and prepare contaminated instruments, supplies, and equipment for decontamination according to departmental procedures and manufacturer instructions.
• Perform high-level disinfection and device-specific reprocessing of flexible endoscopes, probes, and other applicable reusable medical devices after completing required device-specific competency validation.
• Inspect and safely handle instruments and equipment; remove damaged, malfunctioning, or otherwise unacceptable items from service and initiate the appropriate reporting or escalation process.
• Inspect, assemble, and package instrumentation according to procedures, count sheets, and manufacturer instructions, verifying cleanliness, functionality, completeness, and proper configuration for sterilization.
• Maintain accurate processing documentation, including sterilization records, load information, monitoring results, labeling, and device traceability.
• Operate applicable sterile processing equipment, including automated washers, ultrasonic cleaners, sterilizers, and other department-specific processing equipment.
• Perform required biological, chemical, and mechanical sterilization monitoring and testing; promptly report and escalate unacceptable results.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare with 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.
• On-site childcare.
• Paid holidays.
• Wage and merit increases.

What This Job Offers

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