Sterile Processing Tech II OSC

Part Time

Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 10:30am-6:00pm

Outpatient Surgery Center

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!

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!

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  High School Diploma or equivalent

• Experience
  One (1) to three (3) years or greater experience handling/distributing medical/surgical instruments and equipment 
  Broad knowledge base regarding medical/surgical instruments and equipment.

• Licenses and Certifications
  (CSPDT) Certified Sterile Processing Technician Upon Hire or
  (CRCST) Certified Registered Central Service Technician Upon Hire 

JOB DUTIES

• Unloads dirty case carts and prepares instruments, supplies, and equipment for decontamination. Decontaminates instruments, supplies, and equipment per manufacturer's instructions and depart- mental policies and procedures. Inspects decontaminated items for cleanliness and damages. Tests decontaminated items to ensure pro- per functioning prior to sterilization.
• Handles items carefully and prevents damages to delicate instruments. Identifies broken, damaged instruments and malfunctioning equipment and removes from service. Communicates items removed from service to Central Sterile Processing Coordinator promptly.
• Identifies proper method of sterilization per item to be sterilized. Prepares and assembles instruments, supplies, and equipment per proper method of sterilization. Selects and uses packaging and wrapping materials and container systems for method of sterilization and aseptic presentation. Ensures filters are assembled in container systems prior to sterilization.
• Maintains thorough and accurate sterilization documentation and record keeping by maintaining permanent records and test results. Labels packages, items, and container systems to be sterilized with proper sterilization information and initials of preparer.
• Operates various methods of sterilization. Sets correct cycle parameters and utilizes correct chemical process indicators per steam, sterrad, gas, or steris sterilization. Wears proper personnel protective equipment while on duty. Complies with departmental work patterns regarding work flow, air flow, and people flow.
• Loads, operates, and unloads ultrasonic washer and washer sterilizer according to manufacturer's instructions. Prepares and uses disinfectants and chemicals according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Performs correct biological monitoring and testing per method of sterilization. Recognizes positive test results of biological monitoring and immediately rechallenges sterilizer. Communicates positive test results to healthcare team and declares method of sterilization unsafe for use.
• Inspects and cleans steam sterilizers on routine basis. Performs daily Bowie-Dick testing of prevacuum sterilizers and diagnostic testing on steris machine prior to use each day.
• Organizes and prioritizes processing tasks based on identified need. Performs processing duties in cost effective manner. Issues instruments, supplies, and equipment and participates in unit based performance improvement activities.
• Serves as subject manner resource person and/or preceptor to new staff. Provides feedback and input for clinical performance evaluation form.
• Communicates and utilizes proper telephone etiquette and speaks clearly. Conveys feeling of helpfulness and repeats caller's message to ensure proper communication. Gives complete attention to caller and hangs up last.
• 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.