Sr. Sterile Processing Tech - Days - Full-Time
Company: Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
Location: Cypress
Posted on: September 30, 2024
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Job Description:
At Houston Methodist, the Sr Sterile Processing Technician
position is responsible for maintaining high standards 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 Operating Room (OR) staff to provide timely
sterile products, trays and case carts where applicable. This
position maintains consistent and continuous workflow between the
OR and Sterile Processing while practicing excellent customer
service. The Sr Sterile Processing Technician Tech position must be
certified, and therefore should demonstrate advanced knowledge of
sterilization techniques, surgical instruments, and an in-depth
understanding of the Sterile Processing department's relationship
with other departments within the hospital. PEOPLE ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a
dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively helps one another to
achieve optimal department results. Collaborates 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 and uses a structured format for
regular communication with staff members and physicians. Serves as
a preceptor and implements staff education specific to service
lines and unit processes; coaches and mentors other staff and
students. Role models, by example, open, professional communication
to promote both work efforts and problem resolution and achieve
mutual understanding. Works well with others to make contributions
to the work effort as a whole and facilitates problem resolution.
Conducts self in a manner that is congruent with cultural
diversity, equity and inclusion principles. Initiates
recommendations for improvement of department scores for employee
engagement. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Using advanced skills and
job-based competencies, performs decontamination and assembling of
complex surgical trays, individual and potentially customized
instrumentation and equipment utilizing established count sheets.
Wraps or contains items appropriately according to size and type of
instrument or equipment. Functions independently to sterilize
instruments and surgical trays by following prescribed manufacturer
instructions for use and according to institutional policies and
procedures. Identifies and prioritizes timely sterile products,
trays and case carts by interpreting the surgery schedule and based
on the needs of the OR staff and physicians. Ensures consistent and
continuous workflow between the OR and Sterile Processing while
practicing excellent customer service. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS Reviews and improves upon the effectiveness of the
sterilization process by using internal, external and biological
monitoring systems appropriately utilizing established department
protocols and sterilizer manufacturers' instructions for use.
Anticipates/prevents and responds to emergent situations. Actively
participates in organizing the work flow, problem-solving, and
managing multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision.
Understands and implements use of appropriate cleaning detergents
and agents by reading directions and SDS sheets and utilizing all
department equipment according to manufacturers' instructions for
use and department policies and protocols, providing clarification
to others as needed. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Manages time
effectively and efficiently, minimizing incidental overtime, by
completing assigned work and cleaning workstation at the end of
each shift. Utilizes department resources to ensure completeness of
trays, instruments and equipment according to count sheets.
Identifies cost saving measures related to processes and/or
supplies utilized within the department to share with management.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs, trains, and mentors
industry sterile processing standards i.e. Steam, ETO and Low
Temperature Hydrogen Peroxide, while seeking opportunities to
expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on
continual development. Acts as resource on Shared Governance
committee for department or other hospital committees. Participates
in department improvement activities. Works in conjunction with SPD
Educator to provide at least two relevant educational/in-service
presentations based on service line and department location. 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.) WORK EXPERIENCE Two years of
sterile processing experience LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS -
REQUIRED CRCST - Certified Registered Central Service Technician
(HSPA) OR CSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution
Technician (CBSPD) 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 strong 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 problem-solving and critical thinking, and
makes decisions using analytical approach Demonstrates proper phone
etiquette when responding to inquiries made to the department
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE Uniform No Scrubs Yes
Business professional No Other (department approved) No ON-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 Yes TRAVEL Travel specifications may
vary by department May require travel within the Houston
Metropolitan area No May require travel outside Houston
Metropolitan area No Company Profile: Houston Methodist Cypress
Hospital, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2025, will be
Houston Methodist's ninth hospital and will incorporate the most
advanced technology available from the day the doors open. With 100
beds (at our opening; licensed for 276) and a prime location in the
heart of the rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor, the hospital will
be equipped with technologically advanced innovations implemented
during COVID, many of them designed to make patient communication
with physicians, staff and families the very best and most
effective in any health care facility. Even though the hospital
won't be fully operational until 2025, we have several services and
specialties opening in 2024. Houston Methodist is an equal
opportunity employer inclusive of women, minorities, disabled
persons and veterans. Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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