SterileProcessingTech-FullTime-Evenings

Houston Methodist • Houston, TX

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• CRCST - Certified Registered Central Service Technician (HSPA) within 1 year OR CSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CBSPD) within 1 year.
• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job.
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus.
• Ability to utilize basic computer programs such as Microsoft Office and electronic instrument tracking system, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Responds positively to requests for assistance and collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment.
• Conducts self in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
• 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 tasks as needed.
• Utilizes appropriate cleaning detergents and agents by reading directions and SDS sheets.
• Ensures through visual inspection that trays have completed the quality process according to AAMI standards for patient use.
• Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.
• Participates in department projects and Shared Governance committee for department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED