Sterile Processing Tech II EVENINGS

2nd Shift: 2:00pm-10:30pm, Monday-Friday

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

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

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% 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
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

• Experience

18 months of healthcare experience

• Licenses and Certifications

Must hold a Technical Certification upon hire

JOB DUTIES

• Demonstrate knowledge of and consistently follow departmental policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFUs), and established safety practices related to sterile processing activities.
• Demonstrate competency and independently perform assigned duties in all applicable areas of the department, including decontamination, assembly, sterilization, case picking, storage, transportation, and high-level disinfection.
• Independently receive, sort, and prepare contaminated instruments, supplies, and equipment for decontamination in accordance with departmental procedures and applicable manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFUs).
• Perform high-level disinfection and device-specific reprocessing of flexible endoscopes, probes, and other applicable reusable medical devices in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFUs) and departmental procedures following completion of required device-specific competency validation.
• Independently inspect and safely handle instruments and equipment, identifying and removing damaged, malfunctioning, or otherwise unacceptable items from service and initiating the appropriate reporting or escalation process
• Independently inspect, assemble, and package instrumentation according to established procedures, count sheets, and manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFUs), verifying cleanliness, functionality, completeness, and proper configuration for the applicable sterilization process.
• Independently maintain accurate processing documentation, including sterilization records, load information, monitoring results, labeling, and device traceability in accordance with departmental requirements.
• Demonstrate competency in independently operating applicable sterile processing equipment, including automated washers, ultrasonic cleaners, sterilizers, and other department-specific processing equipment.
• Independently perform required sterilization monitoring and testing activities, including biological, chemical, and mechanical monitoring, and promptly report and escalate unacceptable results in accordance with departmental procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Broad knowledge base regarding medical/surgical instruments and equipment.
• Must be able to work at and support any assigned Sterile Processing or reprocessing location based on departmental and operational needs.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
• Must be able to push 25 pounds.
• Must be able to pull 25 pounds.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Requirements

• Balancing
• Bending/Leaning Over
• Carrying
• Climbing
• Crouching/Kneeling/Stooping
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• Feeling
• Grasping
• Handling
• Hearing
• Kneeling
• Lifting
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Reaching
• Repetitive Motions
• Sitting
• Standing
• Stooping
• Talking
• Walking

Working Conditions

• Clinical Setting
• Hazards
• Hospital Setting
• Humid
• Indoors
• Noise
• Wet
• May be exposed to body fluids and infectious diseases

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.