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This position maintains consistent and continuous workflow between the OR and Sterile Processing while practicing excellent customer service. The Sr Sterile Processing Technician Tech position must be certified, and therefore should demonstrate advanced knowledge of sterilization techniques, surgical instruments, and an in-depth understanding of the Sterile Processing department's relationship with other departments within the hospital.\n\nSHIFT\nMonday - Friday: 2:00pm - 10:30pm with On-Call rotation and holiday call required.\nFLSA STATUS\nNon-exempt\nQUALIFICATIONS\nEDUCATION\nHigh School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)\nEXPERIENCE\nTwo years of sterile processing experience\nLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS\nRequired\nSterile Processing certification: CRCST or CSPDT\nSKILLS AND ABILITIES\nDemonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations\nSufficient 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\nAbility 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\nIndependently demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations\nFollows Universal Precautions by wearing the appropriate protective attire while working in the Decontamination area\nExhibits 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\nAbility to utilize basic computer programs such as Microsoft Office and electronic instrument tracking system, if applicable\nDemonstrates problem-solving and critical thinking, and makes decisions using analytical approach\nDemonstrates proper phone etiquette when responding to inquiries made to the department\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nPEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nPromotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates 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 and uses a structured format for regular communication with staff members and physicians.\nServes as a preceptor and implements staff education specific to service lines and unit processes; coaches and mentors other staff and students. Role models, by example, open, professional communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution and achieve mutual understanding. Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole and facilitates problem resolution.\nInitiates recommendations for improvement of department scores for employee engagement.\nSERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nUsing advanced skills and job-based competencies, performs decontamination and assembling of complex surgical trays, individual and potentially customized instrumentation and equipment utilizing established count sheets. Wraps or contains items appropriately according to size and type of instrument or equipment.\nFunctions independently to sterilize instruments and surgical trays by following prescribed manufacturer instructions for use and according to institutional policies and procedures.\nIdentifies and prioritizes timely sterile products, trays and case carts by interpreting the surgery schedule and based on the needs of the OR staff and physicians.\nEnsures consistent and continuous workflow between the OR and Sterile Processing while practicing excellent customer service.\nQUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nReviews and improves upon the effectiveness of the sterilization process by using internal, external and biological monitoring systems appropriately utilizing established department protocols and sterilizer manufacturers’ instructions for use.\nAnticipates/prevents and responds to emergent situations. Actively participates in organizing the work flow, problem-solving, and managing multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision.\nUnderstands and implements use of appropriate cleaning detergents and agents by reading directions and SDS sheets and utilizing all department equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions for use and department policies and protocols, providing clarification to others as needed.\nFINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nManages time effectively and efficiently, minimizing incidental overtime, by completing assigned work and cleaning workstation at the end of each shift.\nUtilizes department resources to ensure completeness of trays, instruments and equipment according to count sheets. Identifies cost saving measures related to processes and/or supplies utilized within the department to share with management.\nGROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nPerforms, trains, and mentors industry sterile processing standards i.e. Steam, ETO and Low Temperature Hydrogen Peroxide, while seeking opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development.\nActs as resource on Shared Governance committee for department or other hospital committees. Participates in department improvement activities.\nWorks in conjunction with SPD Educator to provide at least two relevant educational/in-service presentations based on service line and department location. 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.\nSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS\n WORK ATTIREUniform: No\nScrubs: Yes\nBusiness professional: No\nOther (department approved): No\nON-CALL*\n*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.\nOn Call* Yes\nTRAVEL**\n**Travel specifications may vary by department**\nMay require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No\nMay require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No\n\nWork Shift:\n2 - Evening (United States of America)\n\nJob Category:\nNon-clinical\n\nHouston Methodist Cypress Hospital, Houston Methodist's eighth hospital, opened in the first quarter of 2025 in a prime location in the heart of the rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor. It incorporates the most advanced technology available, featuring innovations designed to enhance communication between patients, physicians, staff and families. 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