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The position maintains consistent and continuous workflow between the OR and Central Service Sterile Processing while practicing excellent customer service.\n\nFLSA STATUSNon-exempt\nQUALIFICATIONS\nEDUCATION\n High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.) \n Formal education through a Sterile Processing program preferred \nEXPERIENCE\n None \nLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS\nRequired\n Sterile Processing certification: CRCST or CSPDT within 1 year \nKNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES\nDemonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing 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 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 proper phone etiquette when responding to inquiries made to the department \nMaintains patient and family privacy \nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nPEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nCommunicates 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. \nResponds 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. \nContributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability. \nSERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nPerforms 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. \nProvides timely sterile products, trays and case carts, by location, by following guidance of experienced surgical techs, in conjunction with the OR staff. \nSterilizes instruments and surgical trays by following prescribed manufacturer instructions for use and according to institutional policies and procedures. \nOrganizes 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. \nQUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nUtilizes appropriate cleaning detergents and agents by reading directions and SDS sheets. \nUtilizes all department equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions for use and department policies and protocols. \nEnsures through visual inspection that trays have completed the quality process according to AAMI standards for patient use. \nFINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nSelf-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. \nUses department resources efficiently to ensure completeness of trays, instruments and equipment according to count sheets; does not waste supplies. \nGROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nUnderstands, applies, and demonstrates industry Sterile Processing standards, i.e., Steam, ETO and Low Temperature Hydrogen Peroxide. \nParticipates in department projects and Shared Governance committee for department. Follow up on action items as necessary to ensure completion of assignments. \nIdentifies 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 Individual Development Plan on an ongoing basis. \nSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS\n WORK ATTIREUniform: Yes \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:\n1 - Day (United States of America)\n\nJob Category:\nNon-clinical\n\nHouston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. 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