STERILE PROCESSING TECH I

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

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

TRS retirement

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligible employer

Wellness programs

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking an entry-level Sterile Processing Technician to learn cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, and safe handling of instruments under guidance of experienced staff.

This role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to SOPs, and ongoing learning; you will gain experience across decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and record-keeping while preparing instruments for case carts. The position supports full-time hours with day-evening rotations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Central Sterile certification with HSPA or CBSPD within 1.5 years.
• 1 year of central sterile processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn and follow SOPs for sterile processing tasks and safety protocols.
• Work in decontamination, assembly, sterilization, case pick and high-level disinfection.
• Unload and prepare instruments following SOPs and manufacturer instructions.
• Safely handle instruments and report damaged items to supervision.
• Learn sterilization methods for different items and ensure correct packaging.
• Maintain sterilization records, label items, and ensure safety compliance.
• Operate equipment (washer, ultrasonic, sterilizer) under guidance.
• Participate in biological monitoring/testing and escalate issues as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Central Sterile certification (HSPA/CBSPD) within 1.5 years

Job description

Evening 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 number 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 is responsible for the cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, and safe handling of medical instruments, supplies, and equipment. This entry-level position will involve learning and performing various tasks under the guidance of experienced staff, ensuring compliance with all safety, health, and departmental procedures. Success in this position requires flexibility, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.

Benefits

• 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

• Education High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Licenses and Certifications Central Sterile certification with Healthcare Processing Association (HSPA) or CBSPD equivalent within 1-1/2 Yrs

Preferred

• Experience 1 year of central sterile processing experience.

Job Duties

• Learn and understand departmental policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for sterile processing tasks and safety protocols.
• Under guidance successfully work in all areas within department which includes but not limited to ‿ decontamination, assembly, sterilization, case pick, and high level disinfection.
• Unload and prepare instruments, supplies, and equipment for decontamination following departmental procedures and manufacturer‿s instructions for use.
• Safely handles instruments, removing damaged or malfunctioning items and reporting issues to supervisor.
• Learn proper sterilization methods for different items, ensuring correct assembly, packaging, and preparation.
• Maintain accurate sterilization records, label sterilized items, and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Learn and operate various equipment under guidance. (Washer, Ultrasonic, Sterilizer)
• Participate in biological monitoring/testing, reporting positive results, and escalating issues to leadership.

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.

Primary Location

Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Job

Clinical

Organization

866710 - Sterile Processing - CUH

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Job

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Sep 21, 2026, 11:05:17 PM