Job Title & Specialty Area: Sterile Processing Tech
Department: Perioperative Services
Location: Dallas, TX
Shift: 10 hour shifts: Thursday - Sunday, 8:30am - 7:00pm
Job Type: On-site
Why Children’s Health?
At Children’s Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.
Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.
Our dedication to promoting children’s health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

SUMMARY:

Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, sterilization, and functioning of equipment and instrumentation.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 1 year Central Sterile Processing experience or Central Sterile Processing training preferred

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or GED required

• Responsible for decontamination and cleaning of all equipment and instrumentation; ensures cleanliness and sterility of all instruments.
• Evaluates functioning of equipment; reports malfunction of equipment and instrumentation and follows through to ensure appropriate repairs are complete and maintenance performed.
• Accurately assembles instrument sets based on established count sheets; effectively uses materials and supplies to assemble instrument sets and minimize waste.
• Appropriately prepares and packages single instrument items.
• Differentiates items that require steam versus gas sterilization.
• Stores, delivers, and manages sterile supplies using aseptic techniques.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe environment and work habits.
• Performs sterilization process duties independently; operates and troubleshoots sterilization equipment.
• Performs messenger duties as department needs require.
• Maintains awareness and makes appropriate recommendations of possible process modifications that would enhance department efficiency.