Sterile Processing Tech Endoscopy

Part-Time 11:00AM- 3:00PM (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
Works independently and efficiently to manually clean and do High Level Disinfection of the various Endoscopes which includes specialized scopes and instruments that are used in the Operating Room, ICUs and Endoscopy Lab.

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
  1-year minimum experience is required as a Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) as well as a Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) or Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) required.

• Licenses and Certifications
  (CSPDT) CERTIFIED STERILE PROCESSING TECH or
  (CRCST) CRCST and
  (CERP) CERTIFIED ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSR Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) or
  (CFER) Certified Flex Endoscope Reprocessor

JOB DUTIES

• Handle equipment carefully as per the required standards in order to prevent damage and repair
• Perform manual cleaning as outlined by the manufacturer's instructions for use
• Performs ATP tests on all ERCP and Linear EUS scopes as outlined in policy and keeps record in logbook
• Identifies appropriate adaptors for specific scopes prior to placement in High Level Disinfectors
• Maintains thorough and accurate record keeping of patient use cards
• Ensures that all the steps of HLD is complete by verifying the reprocessing printout for every scope
• Hangs scopes in appropriate cabinet in such a way that they do not touch each other.
• Performs weekly scope reprocessing on outdated scopes as per policy
• Labels all packaged items, sterilization tags and log books with the initials of the preparer
• Loads, operates and unloads High Level Disinfectors according to manufacturer's instructions
• Performs correct biological monitoring and testing per method of HLD
• Inspects and cleans High Level Disinfectors as needed and according to IFU
• Ensure all supplies are maintained and expirations are kept up to date
• Able to distinguish between items that need to be reprocessed and that are disposable
• Communicates and utilizes proper telephone etiquette and speaks clearly
• Escalates any problems and communicates with supervisor if help is needed
• Serves as a subject matter resource person and or preceptor of new staff
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 Statement
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.