ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSOR

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 No. 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 II - ENDO is a certified professional responsible for the cleaning, decontamination, disinfection, and safe handling of medical instruments, supplies, and equipment. This individual will apply their expertise to ensure efficient performance and compliance with operational standards, contributing to the overall success of the department. Success in this position requires a high level of technical knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while adhering to safety and quality standards

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 18 months of healthcare experience
• Licenses and Certifications Must Hold Technical Certification upon hire and Scope, Specialty, or Leadership Certification within 12 months of hire (CRCST) CRCST with Healthcare Processing Association (HSPA) or CBSPD equivalent Upon Hire and (CER) Certified Endoscope Reprocessor with Healthcare Processing Association (HSPA) or CBSPD equivalent within 1 Year or (CIS) CERTIFIED INSTRUMENT SPECIALST with Healthcare Processing Association (HSPA) or CBSPD equivalent within 1 Year or (CHL) CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE LEADER with Healthcare Processing Association (HSPA) or CBSPD equivalent within 1 Year

JOB DUTIES

• Proven understanding of departmental policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for High-Level Disinfection (HLD) and safety protocols
• Performs Quality Assurance and Clean Verification as necessary and successfully logs in record keeping locations.
• Successfully performs High-Level Disinfection (HLD) of all equipment and accessories according to department guidelines and Manufactures Instruction for Use (MFIU)
• Successfully completes and masters scope specific competency program
• Scans all items received in work areas according to workflows provided
• Receives and inventories departmental supplies, instrumentation and equipment.
• Communicates all defects, delays in reprocessing, and concerns to leadership

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Ability to operate basic/standard pieces of Endoscopic High-Level Disinfectors and associated equipment.
• Must be able to key in data into touchscreen programmable devices
• Work requires good organizational and communication skills
• Certification and annual competencies must be maintained.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
• Must be able to push 25 pounds.
• Must be able to pull 25 pounds.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Requirements

• Balancing
• Bending/Leaning Over
• Carrying
• Climbing
• Crawling
• Crouching/Kneeling/Stooping
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• Feeling
• Grasping
• Handling
• Hearing
• Kneeling
• Lifting
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Reaching
• Repetitive Motions
• Sitting
• Standing
• Stooping
• Talking
• Walking

Working Conditions

• Clinical Setting
• Hazards
• Hospital Setting
• Humid
• Indoors
• Noise
• Wet
• May be exposed to body fluids and infectious diseases

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.