Sterile Processing Tech

4 weeks ago

Webster, United States Houston Physicians Hospital Full time
JOB SUMMARY

The position is responsible for cleaning, packaging, sterilizing and stores the supplies, instruments and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Preferred Certified Sterile Processing Technician
  • Must be certified within 6 months of hire with CRCST.
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE

Category I exposure to bloodborne pathogens, frequent exposure to chemical hazards and may encounter radiation hazards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communication:
  • Builds collaborative relationships with staff, peers, and physicians.
  • Communicates with clarity, integrity, and purpose.
  • Works effectively as part of the team.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops.
  • Interacts with and contributes to the development of peers by sharing skills, Acknowledge, experience, respect, and encouraging the contributions of others.
Safety:
  • Identifies and reports hazards promptly to appropriate authority and follows up.
  • Takes responsibility to correct minor hazards promptly and efficiently.
  • Follows all safety precautions, including universal precautions, asepsis and infection control procedures and completes educational requirement as required.
  • Reports workplace injuries promptly and follows guidelines provided by the treating physician and/or Employee Health.
  • Reports "Near Misses" or accidents promptly.
  • Follows all regulatory agency guidelines such as DNV and Texas Department of Health.
Mission, Vision, and Standards:
  • Be accountable and responsible for my actions.
  • Maintain a positive attitude and conduct myself in a way that best represents HPH Communicate clearly and courteously.
  • Be customer focused and provide service with a smile
  • Be engaged in my role by taking ownership in the hospital's success.
  • Take pride in my appearance, our hospital, and its property.
  • Follow Surgical attire policy.
  • Protect the confidential information of our patients and my coworkers.
  • Promote safe and secure environment in which to work and to heal.
  • Commit to providing the highest level of service and care for our patients.
  • Works to ensure on time starts are met, by having instruments ready for case prior to case starts.
Skills:
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Completes work assignments within an acceptable time frame.
  • Uses time and resources to the best possible advantage for successful completion of job responsibilities.
  • Strictly adheres to hospital policies regarding hand hygiene, universal precautions, and personal protective equipment.
  • Understands the protocol for responding to emergency situations and the importance of remaining calm in this situation.
  • Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
  • Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
  • Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team to facilitate the department's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
  • Coordinates with OR change nurse in transport of instruments clean and dirty.
  • Adheres to the sterilization process policies and procedures.
  • Cleans each item according to manufacturers' instruction.
  • Inspects instruments under magnifying glass for damage and defects; lubricates items as required.
  • Determines that each item is in good working condition.
  • Does not reprocess any single use items.
  • Sorts and arranges items into proper trays according to established policy and procedure.
  • Wraps trays and individual items according to established policy and manufactures recommendations.
  • Accurately labels each item with name and expiration date.
  • Correctly operates sterilizers, ultrasonic washer and other equipment for processing items.
  • Positions items correctly in sterilizer and selects proper cycle; seeks assistance when needed.
  • Checks indicators for proper functioning.
  • Performs required biological monitoring tests on all sterilizers according to established policy and procedures.
  • Maintains availability of supplies for continuity or recording throughout sterilization process.
  • Cleans sterilizers according to established polices and manufactures recommendation.
  • Maintains inventory levels and accurate records.
  • Performs inspections of sterile items in the facility.
  • Checks for outdated items and package integrity of wrapped sterilized items; replaces items as necessary.
  • Places items in correct location.
  • Maintains adequate inventory of supplies for the sterile processing area.
  • Maintains and updates the instrument tray inventory list.

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