Sr Sterile Processing Technician, 3rd shift

About the role

The Sr Sterile Processing Technician position is located at 18500 Katy Freeway, Houston TX, 77094. This position operates on a 3rd shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates and assembles complex surgical trays, individual, and potentially customized instrumentation and equipment using established count sheets.
• Functions independently to sterilize instruments and surgical trays by following prescribed manufacturer instructions and institutional policies and procedures.
• Prioritizes and identifies timely sterile products, trays, and case carts based on the surgery schedule and OR staff needs.
• Maintains consistent and continuous workflow between the OR and Sterile Processing, ensuring excellent customer service.
• Reviews and improves the effectiveness of the sterilization process using internal, external, and biological monitoring systems, and follows department protocols and sterilizer manufacturers' instructions for use.
• Anticipates and responds to emergent situations, organizes work flow, and manages multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision.
• Manages time effectively, completes assigned work, cleans workstation, and ensures completeness of trays, instruments, and equipment according to count sheets.
• Identifies cost-saving measures related to processes and supplies utilized within the department and shares these with management.
• Trains and mentors industry sterile processing standards, expands learning beyond baseline competencies, and provides at least two relevant educational/in-service presentations based on service line and department location.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent education (GED, homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education).
• Two years of sterile processing experience.
• Required Sterile Processing certification: CRCST or CSPDT.

Qualifications

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform essential functions of the job.
• 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 ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Follows Universal Precautions by wearing appropriate protective attire while working in the Decontamination area.
• 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 an analytical approach.
• Demonstrates proper phone etiquette when responding to inquiries made to the department.

Skills

• Independent work ability.
• Effective communication skills.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Benefits

No benefits are offered for this position.

Pay

The pay range for this position is not specified.

Schedule

The position operates on a 3rd shift schedule.