Sterile Processing Technician (STTP- Dallas)
About The Position
The Sterile Processing Technician retrieves contaminated supplies and delivers sterile supplies, maintains inventory, and prepares sterile instrument trays for surgeries, examinations, and procedures. The role is intended for a motivated, accountable self-starter who can manage time effectively and work with little direct supervision. The position provides the opportunity to apply training in a healthcare environment while building hands-on experience in Sterile Processing and Surgical Services support. The technician collects, decontaminates, inspects, prepares, sterilizes, organizes, and delivers medical equipment and instruments. The role also includes maintaining sterilization and equipment records, managing supplies and expiration dates, and reporting equipment issues. This description is not all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to use medical technologies.
- Ability to create a safe, effective environment.
- Proven ability to work within a team.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of and commitment to quality improvement.
- Flexible approach to work practices.
- Computer literacy.
- Ability to speak, read, write, and understand medical terminology to follow written instructions and complete processing and preparation forms and records.
- Ability to regularly lift up to 30 pounds, stand for 8 hours, and stoop, bend, pull, and push as required.
Nice To Haves
- Work experience in a healthcare setting.
Responsibilities
- Collect used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination.
- Manually clean supplies, remove waste matter, and operate and maintain decontamination equipment.
- Prepare and pack decontaminated supplies for sterilization.
- Monitor and operate sterilization equipment.
- Examine supplies to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized.
- Test sterilization equipment and report issues or problems.
- Sterilize, prepare, wrap, and organize equipment into instrument trays for medical procedures.
- Prepare and deliver equipment and instruments for surgeries, examinations, medical procedures, and medical carts.
- Maintain records of sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance, and supplies.
- Control inventory, reorder supplies, and check expiration dates.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health and welfare benefits.
- Company-paid long-term disability coverage.
- Company-paid term life coverage.
- 401(k) with company match up to 3%.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Certification preparation support.
- Growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
