Sterile Processing Tech - FT Weekend Evenings
Company: Houston Methodist
Location: Sugar Land
Posted on: August 3, 2022
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARYAt Houston Methodist, the Sterile Processing
Technician II 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 Sterile Processing Technician Tech II 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.PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND
POPULATION(S) SERVEDRefer to departmental "Scope of Service" and
"Provision of Care" plans, as applicable, for description of
primary age groups and populations served by this job for the
respective HM entityHOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS
- Provide personalized care and service by consistently
demonstrating our I CARE values:
- INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
- COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional,
ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.
- ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our
actions.
- RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth,
dignity, and value.
- EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model
for others to emulate.
- Focuses on patient/customer safety
- Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards
- Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by
following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive
Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words)
- Intentionally rounds with patients/customers to ensure their
needs are being met
- Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports
byenabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable
to the given jobPRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIESPEOPLE - 25%
- Collaborates with staff from the interdisciplinary 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. (EF)
- Demonstrates teamwork by responding positively to requests for
assistance. Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the
work environment. Makes contributions to the work effort as a whole
and leads problem resolution effectively. (EF)
- Serves as a preceptor and implements staff education specific
to service lines and unit processes; coaches and mentors other
staff and students. (EF)SERVICE - 25%
- Performs decontamination and assembling of complex surgical
trays, individual and potentially customized instrumentation and
equipment utilizing established count sheets, using advanced skills
and job-based competencies. Wraps or contains items appropriately
according to size and type of instrument or equipment. (EF)
- Functions independently to sterilize instruments and surgical
trays by following prescribed manufacturer instructions for use and
according to institutional policies and procedures. (EF)
- 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. (EF)
- Ensures consistent and continuous workflow between the OR and
Sterile Processing while practicing excellent customer service.
(EF)QUALITY/SAFETY - 25%
- 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.
(EF)
- Anticipates/prevents and responds to emergent situations.
(EF)
- Understands and implements use of appropriate cleaning
detergents and agents by reading directions and MSDS sheets and
utilizing all departmental equipment according to manufacturers'
instructions for use and department policies and protocols,
providing clarification to others as needed. (EF)FINANCE - 10%
- Displays ability to manage time by completing assigned work and
cleaning workstation at the end of each shift. (EF)
- 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.
(EF)GROWTH/INNOVATION - 15%
- 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. (EF)
- Acts as resource on Shared Governance committee for department
or other hospital committees. Participates in department
improvement activities. (EF)
- Works in conjunction with SPD Educator to provide at least two
relevant educational/in-service presentations based on service line
and department location. (EF)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 REQUIREMENTS
- High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include:
GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full
completion of post-secondary education, etc.)EXPERIENCE
REQUIREMENTS
- Two (2) years of sterile processing experienceCERTIFICATES,
LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
certification through International Association of Healthcare
Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM)ORCertified Sterile
Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification
through Certification Board for Sterile Processing and
Distribution, Inc. (CBSPD)KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Independently 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
- 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
- Completes department and institutional competencies within
established required timelinesSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWork
AttireYes/NoUniformNoScrubsYesBusiness professionalNoOther (dept
approved)No -(as needed, per hospital entity)On-Call* Yes, on a
regular basis (for Non-Exempt or Exempt jobs) -*Note that employees
may be required to be on-call during emergencies (i.e. Disaster,
Severe Weather Event, etc.) regardless of selection above. - -
-Travel** -May require travel withinNo -Houston Metropolitan area -
-May require travel outsideNoof Houston Metropolitan area -**Travel
specifications may vary by department. Please note any other
special considerations to this job: __________________________Since
1998, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has been serving Fort
Bend and the surrounding counties. Residents have come to rely on a
level of compassionate care and leading-edge technology that was
once available only in the Texas Medical Center. Houston Methodist
Sugar Land Hospital -tied for No. 4 in Houston and No. 6 (three-way
tie) in Texas in U.S. News & World Report's best hospital rankings
in 2020. -With 316 operating beds, 24 operating rooms and over
2,400 employees, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital was designed
to provide comprehensive, personalized care for the community.
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