{"tool":"get_job","result":{"requisitionId":"989227","client":"Parkland","title":"Sterile Processing Technician","description":"Location: Parkland: LL BLK 400<br><br><b>Sterile Processing Tech </b><br><br>11a-730p, Mon-Fri with rotating weekend and holidays @Main GI SPD <br><br><b>Primary Purpose</b><br><br>Monitors equipment and supply levels within assigned area to ensure that clean, sterile, and packaged supplies and equipment are readily available to the departments that the function supports.<br><br><b>MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS</b><br><br><b>Education</b><br> <br><ul><li>High school graduate or GED required.</li></ul><br><b>Experience</b><br><br><ul><li>Experience in a hospital environment preferred.</li></ul><br><b>Skills or Special Abilities</b><br><br><ul><li>Must be able to read written directions and to write legibly.</li><li>Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and hospital staff.</li><li>Must be able to lift, carry, and push heavy objects.</li><li>Must have the ability to learn basic PC skills as needed to complete daily tasks.</li><li>Must have knowledge of principles and policies concerning sterilization techniques and practices.</li><li>Must be able to operate all sterilization equipment and recognize equipment malfunctions.</li><li>Must be able to demonstrate basic record-keeping and inventory control skills.</li></ul><br><b>Responsibilities</b><br><br><ul><li>Maintains inventory par levels in assigned areas by acquiring cataloged stocked supplies and informs superiors of needed non-stock and special-order supplies.</li><li>Prepares needed case carts according to pull sheets and specialty carts according to inventory sheets and reports all discrepancies.</li><li>Decontaminates all used instruments and equipment according to departmental policy and the manufacturer's recommendations while adhering to OSHA guidelines for employee safety.</li><li>Maintains competencies on equipment in the area and validates and documents that all equipment functions properly.</li><li>Assembles instrument sets according to the count sheets and departmental guidelines while ensuring cleanliness, functionality, and proper setup for sterilization.</li><li>Ensures equipment requiring validation testing is completed.</li><li>Prepares instruments for sterilization by utilizing proper packaging and wrapping techniques or following the manufacturer's guidelines for rigid containers.</li><li>Collects, reads, and documents autoclave indicator and biological results to ensure functionality of all sterilization equipment.</li><li>Sterilizes instruments and equipment according to the manufacturer's recommendations while adhering to departmental standards for loading, validating, and documenting each item processed.</li><li>Maintains competencies on all equipment and processes in the area.</li><li>Properly handles transport and stores sterile instruments and equipment in accordance with departmental guidelines.</li><li>Identifies ways to improve the work processes of the Sterile Processing area, and to improve customer satisfaction/internal contacts.</li><li>Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements and monitors results as appropriate in support of the department goals and the mission of Parkland.</li><li>Maintains a positive working relationship with patients and other hospital personnel to ensure that the needs of the prospective groups are met.</li><li>Takes responsibility for own professional growth and development by attending seminars and workshops (both in-house and off campus), and remains current on industry changes, validating this knowledge as appropriate into job responsibilities.</li><li>Trains new employees as required.</li><li>Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the Sterile Processing area.</li><li>Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans.</li><li>Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul><br><br><b>Requisition ID:</b> 989227","department":"Clinical Support","departmentId":"6971ace90b11b0707b955e92","employmentType":[{"value":"Full Time"}],"datePosted":"2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z","applyUrl":"https://wd12.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/parklandhospital/Parkland_Careers/job/Parkland-LL-BLK-400/Sterile-Processing-Technician_989227/apply/autofillWithResume","attributes":[""],"recruiterAssigned":null,"address":[{"city":"Dallas","state":"TX","country":"USA","zipCode":75235,"address1":"","location":{"type":"Point","coordinates":["",""]}}],"city":"Dallas","state":"TX","zipCode":"75235","country":"USA","salaryMin":"NaN","salaryMax":"NaN","salRateType":null,"brandId":1037707,"createdAt":"2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T01:02:29.018Z"},"summary":"Job details for Sterile Processing Technician"}