Sterile Processing Technician (Dallas)

Scottish Rite for Children; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure the safe handling of instruments, implants and patient care equipment. You will decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize while maintaining accuracy and productivity in a hospital environment.

Responsibilities include documenting sterilization processes, operating washers and sterilizers, assembling trays and linen packs, and following the Tray Manual. Certification and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Sterile processing experience required.
• Certification in sterile processing required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic computer skills are helpful.

Responsibilities

• Accurately decontaminate, clean, assemble, package, and sterilize instruments and implants.
• Record sterilization activity, biological monitoring results, and case cart assembly.
• Operate washer disinfectors, sonic cleaners, and Steris System 1 per manufacturer guidelines.
• Assemble instrument trays and linen packs according to the Tray Manual.
• Maintain documentation for administrative, chemical, and mechanical validation processes.
• Ensure productivity targets in decontamination, tray assembly, and case cart preparation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Sterile processing experience

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sterile processing certification

Job description

Our patients are our number one priority! We're committed to giving children back their childhood!Job Posting Title:Sterile Processing Technician (Dallas)Location:Dallas - HospitalAdditional Posting Details:Monday - FridayEvening ShiftJob Description:Duties/ResponsibilitiesAccurately and completely performs all necessary tasks for proper cleaning, decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage and issue of surgical instruments, surgical implants and patient care equipment by complying with established department policies and proceduresMaintain high level of accuracy within specified standards for instrument and implant tray assembly, recording of sterilization activities including biological monitoring results and surgical case cart assemblyMaintain consistent productivity levels within specified standards in the decontamination area, instrument and implant tray assembly, overall productivity, linen pack assembly, folding of towels/gowns/sheets, sterilizer loads run, and case cart assemblyClean and decontaminate surgical instruments, implants, and equipment following established procedures by operating washer disinfectors, sonic irrigator/cleaners, Steris System 1, or by following manufacturer guidelines for manual cleaningAssemble instrument and implant trays, linen packs, miscellaneous instruments, and portable patient care equipment according to guidelines of the Sterile Processing Tray and Set ManualSterilize surgical instruments, implants, linen packs, and other patient-related items by operating ethylene oxide gas and steam sterilizersDemonstrate knowledge of all required documentation of administrative, biological, chemical, and mechanical processes for validation of sterilizationAssemble surgical case carts by accurately selecting the items recorded on the case cart requisition form; consistently organize work to maximize efficiency and to complete assignments/duties on timeMaintain accuracy within specified standards in instrument and implant tray assembly, documentation of sterilization biological monitoring results, documentation on sterilization records, and surgical case cart assemblyMaintain productivity levels within specified standards for number of items processed in the decontamination area, instrument and implant trays assembled, number of linen packs assembled, number of towels, gowns and sheets folded, sterilizer loads run, case carts assembled, and overall productivityUtilize numerical and clerical ability to assemble correct number of components on procedure and implant trays, record issues and credits to implant inventory, and maintain accurate and complete records of sterilizationRequired Skills/AbilitiesHigh school graduate or equivalent preferredSterile Processing Experience requiredSterile Processing Certification RequiredBasic computer skills helpfulConscientious with an eye for detail and cleanliness