Sr. Sterile Processing Tech - Evenings - Full-Time
Company: Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
Location: Sugar Land
Posted on: September 26, 2024
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 departmentSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- 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 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 OpportunityHouston 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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