Central Sterile Processing Associate (Hiring Immediately) Job at Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital, Baytown, TX

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  • Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital
  • Baytown, TX

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.


**QUALITYSAFETY 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.


**GROWTHINNOVATION 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 businessjob 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 privacy

**SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS**

**WORK ATTIRE**

* Uniform Yes
* 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 Baytown Hospital brings the expertise and latest technology
of Houston Methodist to Baytown and surrounding counties. The skilled and
compassionate physicians, nurses and staff provide unsurpassed medical care in
a close-to-home, state-of-the-art facility. Houston Methodist Baytown is
committed to meeting the needs of its growing community through the ongoing
facilities master plan expansion project, which includes a new, expanded
emergency department, a five-story patient tower, outpatient center, renovated
Cancer Center, neonatal intensive care unit and the addition of
technologically advanced operating rooms.

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.


Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, Work experience placement, Immediate start, Shift work,

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