Sterile Processing Tech-Full Time- Evenings
Company: Houston Methodist Hospital
Location: Houston
Posted on: November 6, 2024
Job Description:
At Houston Methodist, the Sterile Processing Technician position
is responsible for decontamination, assembly, inspecting, wrapping,
and sterilization of surgical instruments and medical equipment for
Surgical Services and all ancillary departments which includes
working in conjunction with the Operation Room (OR) staff to
provide timely sterile products, trays, and case carts where
applicable. The position maintains consistent and continuous
workflow between the OR and Central Service Sterile Processing
while practicing excellent customer service.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Communicates with staff from the interprofessional health care
team concerning patient safety to improve outcomes and the safe
transition of care through effective assignment and shift handoffs,
using a structured format. Communication to promote both work
efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional.
- Responds positively to requests for assistance. Collaborates to
foster healthy relationships in the work environment. Makes
contributions to the work effort as a whole and uses problem
resolution effectively.
- Conducts self in a manner that is congruent with cultural
diversity, equity, and inclusion principles. Contributes towards
improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e.,
peer-to-peer accountability
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs decontamination and assembling of basic surgical
trays, individual instrumentation and equipment utilizing
established count sheets. Wraps or contains items appropriately
according to size and type of instrument or equipment.
- Provides timely sterile products, trays and case carts, by
location, by following guidance of experienced surgical techs, in
conjunction with the OR staff.
- Sterilizes instruments and surgical trays by following
prescribed manufacturer instructions for use and according to
institutional policies and procedures.
- Organizes workload utilizing available work time by assisting
others and performing additional task as needed. Provides
consistent and continuous workflow between the OR and Sterile
Processing while practicing excellent customer service.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Utilizes appropriate cleaning detergents and agents by reading
directions and SDS sheets.
- Utilizes all department equipment according to manufacturers'
instructions for use and department policies and protocols.
- Ensures through visual inspection that trays have completed the
quality process according to AAMI standards for patient use.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and
prioritize daily tasks, cleaning the workstation at the end of each
shift, and minimizing incidental overtime. Utilizes time between
heavy workloads efficiently and helps other team members.
- Uses department resources efficiently to ensure completeness of
trays, instruments and equipment according to count sheets; does
not waste supplies.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Understands, applies, and demonstrates industry Sterile
Processing standards i.e., Steam, ETO and Low Temperature Hydrogen
Peroxide.
- Participates in department projects and Shared Governance
committee for department. Follow up on action items as necessary to
ensure completion of assignments.
- Identifies own learning needs, consults with healthcare team
experts, and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those
needs. Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline
competencies with a focus on continual development. Completes and
updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the
employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job
duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise
job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION
- High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include:
GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full
completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
- Formal education through a Sterile Processing program
preferred
WORK EXPERIENCE
- None
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
- CRCST - Certified Registered Central Service Technician (HSPA)
within 1 year OR
- CSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution
Technician (CBSPD) within 1 year
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely
perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills,
competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the
English language necessary to perform the essential functions of
this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or
employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians,
family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a
customer service focus and application of positive language
principles
- Independently demonstrates the skills and competencies
necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through
on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance
evaluations
- Follows Universal Precautions by wearing the appropriate
protective attire while working in the Decontamination area
- Exhibits interpersonal and team player skills with all levels
of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer
service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
- Ability to utilize basic computer programs such as Microsoft
Office and electronic instrument tracking system, if applicable
- Demonstrates proper phone etiquette when responding to
inquiries made to the department
- Maintains patient and family privacySUPPLEMENTAL
REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform Yes
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional No
- Other (department approved) NoON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during
emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless
of selection below.
- On Call* YesTRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area NoCompany
Profile:Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News &
World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America's
"Best Hospitals." As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in
the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston
Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation's largest
nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical
research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston
Methodist's primary academic affiliates are among the nation's
leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New
York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations
with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. With
948 operating beds, 85 operating rooms and more than 8,400
employees, Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for
thousands of patients from around the world.Houston Methodist is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.Equal employment opportunity is a sound
and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound.
Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or
harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with
Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age,
disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics
protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral
Protected Veterans requested.
Keywords: Houston Methodist Hospital, Port Arthur , Sterile Processing Tech-Full Time- Evenings, Other , Houston, Texas
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