Sterile Processing Technician (Dallas)

Scottish Rite for Children • Dallas, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician performs the tasks needed to clean, decontaminate, assemble, package, sterilize, store, and issue surgical instruments, implants, and patient-care equipment in accordance with department policies and procedures. The role requires maintaining accuracy and productivity standards across instrument and implant tray assembly, sterilization documentation and monitoring, linen-pack preparation, and surgical case-cart assembly.

The technician cleans equipment using washer disinfectors, sonic irrigator/cleaners, Steris System 1, or manufacturer-approved manual-cleaning procedures. They assemble trays, linen packs, and portable patient-care equipment according to the Sterile Processing Tray and Set Manual, operate ethylene oxide gas and steam sterilizers, document sterilization processes, and assemble case carts from requisition forms. The position is located at the Dallas hospital and is scheduled Monday through Friday on the evening shift.

Requirements

• Sterile processing experience required.
• Sterile processing certification required.
• Conscientious, with attention to detail and cleanliness.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Basic computer skills helpful.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, assemble, package, sterilize, store, and issue surgical instruments, implants, and patient-care equipment according to established department policies and procedures.
• Maintain accuracy in instrument and implant tray assembly, sterilization activity records, biological monitoring results, and surgical case-cart assembly.
• Meet productivity standards in decontamination, tray and linen-pack assembly, folding towels, gowns, and sheets, running sterilizer loads, and assembling case carts.
• Clean and decontaminate instruments, implants, and equipment using washer disinfectors, sonic irrigator/cleaners, Steris System 1, or manufacturer guidelines for manual cleaning.
• Assemble instrument and implant trays, linen packs, miscellaneous instruments, and portable patient-care equipment according to the Sterile Processing Tray and Set Manual.
• Sterilize surgical instruments, implants, linen packs, and other patient-related items using ethylene oxide gas and steam sterilizers.
• Document administrative, biological, chemical, and mechanical processes required to validate sterilization.
• Assemble surgical case carts by selecting items listed on the case-cart requisition form, organizing work efficiently, and completing assignments on time.
• Use numerical and clerical skills to assemble the correct number of components on procedure and implant trays, record implant-inventory issues and credits, and maintain accurate, complete sterilization records.

What This Job Offers

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