Evening Sterile Processing Tech II – 2nd Shift

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Preventive care coverage

Paid time off

Retirement programs

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to perform cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, and safe handling of instruments and equipment. The role requires adherence to SOPs, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently within safety standards.

Applicants must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and 18 months of healthcare experience, plus certifications such as CRCST or equivalent within 1 year of hire.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 18 months of healthcare experience.
• Licenses and Certifications: Technical Certification upon hire and a Scope, Specialty, or Leadership Certification within 12 months (CRCST/CER/CIS/CHL or CBSPD equivalents).

Responsibilities

• Understand SOPs for sterile processing tasks and safety protocols.
• Work in decontamination, assembly, sterilization, case pick, and high level disinfection.
• Unload and prepare instruments for decontamination per procedures and manufacturers' instructions.
• Safely handle instruments and report issues to supervisor.
• Select proper sterilization methods and ensure correct packaging.
• Maintain sterilization records and label items per safety standards.
• Operate equipment (Washer, Ultrasonic, Sterilizer).
• Participate in biological monitoring/testing and escalate issues when needed.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Sterile processing knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CRCST Certification

CER Certification

CIS Certification

CHL Certification

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to perform cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, and safe handling of instruments and equipment. The role requires adherence to SOPs, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently within safety standards.

Applicants must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and 18 months of healthcare experience, plus certifications such as CRCST or equivalent within 1 year of hire.