Sterile Processing Tech FT

HOUSTON PHYSICIANS' HOSPITAL; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team as a Sterile Processing Technician. This role is crucial in ensuring that all medical instruments and supplies are cleaned, sterilized, and stored properly, adhering to strict safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to maintaining a safe environment. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative setting, contributing to the overall success of the hospital and the well-being of patients. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about healthcare, this role could be a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required, certification preferred.
• Must obtain CRCST certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning, packaging, and sterilizing medical supplies.
• Builds collaborative relationships with staff and physicians.
• Maintains safety and reports hazards promptly.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Time management

Adherence to safety protocols

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Emergency response protocol

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Sterile Processing Technician (preferred)

CRCST certification within 6 months of hire

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The position is responsible for cleaning, packaging, sterilizing and storing 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, acknowledging, respecting, 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 requirements 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 a safe and secure environment in which to work and to heal.
• Commit to providing the highest level of service and care for our patients.
• Work 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 these situations.
• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe 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’ instructions.
• 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 manufacturers' 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 of recording throughout sterilization process.
• Cleans sterilizers according to established policies and manufacturers' recommendations.
• 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.