Sterile Processing Liaison, Evening shift.Houston Methodist • Houston, Texas, United States
Sterile Processing Liaison, Evening shift.
Houston Methodist
- Houston, Texas, United States
- Houston, Texas, United States
About
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
EXPERIENCE
Four years of Sterile Processing experience in an acute care hospital
Service line experience preferred
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required
Sterile Processing certification: CRCST or CSPDT and
Certified Instrument certification: CIS or CSIS within 1 year
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient 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
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 on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Follows Universal Precautions by wearing the appropriate protective attire while working in the Decontamination area
Advanced knowledge of infection control, decontamination, and sterilization techniques
Knowledge and ability to operate, troubleshoot, and train staff on all departmental equipment including, but no limited to, sterilizers, washers, ultrasonic washers, and cart washers
Proficiency in utilization of basic computer programs such as Microsoft Office and electronic instrument tracking system, if applicable
Displays ability to manage time by completing assigned work and cleaning workstation at the end of each shift as a fully competent SPD Tech
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of sterilization techniques, surgical instruments. Completes departmental and institutional competencies within established required timelines
Reads the OR Schedule proficiently
Able to work independently, self-guided and motivated
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Serves as the primary representative/liaison of Sterile Processing department through a collaborative working relationship with Operating Room (OR) staff to identify process improvement needs for SPD to share with management. Assumes charge responsibility in the absence of the SPD Coordinator.
Demonstrates teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance. Collaborates to foster healthy work relationships in the work environment. Seeks guidance from interprofessional health care team, when needed, and applies feedback to improve workflow outcomes.
Works collaboratively with the OR staff to provide timely sterile products, trays, and case carts, where applicable, based on previously identified needs, demonstrating consistency and continuous workflow between the OR and Sterile Processing. Drives recommendations for improvement of department scores for employee engagement.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Serves as the content expert by performing decontamination and assembling of complex surgical trays, individual and potentially customized instrumentation and equipment utilizing established count sheets. Consistently wraps or contains items appropriately according to size and type of instrument or equipment.
Performs, documents, and maintains all immediate use steam sterilization cycles ran within the OR suite.
Monitors, reads, documents, and interprets all parameters for all types of sterilizers to ensure proper function, i.e., Steam, ETO and Low Temperature Hydrogen Peroxide.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Implements effective workflow 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, as appropriate.
Ensures 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.
Utilizes appropriate cleaning detergents and agents by reading directions and MSDS sheets. Utilizes all department equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions for use and departmental policies and protocols.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Utilizes department resources, i.e., tracking system, to ensure completeness of trays, instruments, and equipment according to count sheets. Provides a daily location point of sterilized items ready for OR use.
Serves as primary contact for identified items needing repaired by OR staff. Communicates with instrument repair technician and/or coordinator responsible for repairs to ensure needed service in complete or in process.
Collaborates with OR preference card team or account sheets to identify changes needed to preference cards, preventing unnecessary items from being processed.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Presents areas of innovation, efficiency and improvement in patient care or unit operations using manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFUs) to the Sterile Processing team, in collaboration with SPD educator, as applicable.
Serves as the key resource for understanding and implementing the surgical equipment requirements of the applicable service line.
Represents the OR by supplying SPD-related information to Shared Governance Committee and department management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE
Uniform: Yes
Scrubs: Yes
Business professional: No
Other (department approved): No
ON-CALL* *Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
On Call* No
TRAVEL** Travel specifications may vary by department
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
EXPERIENCE
Four years of Sterile Processing experience in an acute care hospital
Service line experience preferred
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required
Sterile Processing certification: CRCST or CSPDT and
Certified Instrument certification: CIS or CSIS within 1 year
Company Profile: Houston Methodist West Hospital is committed to leading medicine in West Houston, Katy and surrounding communities by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of exceptional safety, quality, service and innovation. The growing campus offers access to the most innovative medical and surgical care available, including cardiology and cardiovascular surgery; neurology and neurosurgery; comprehensive cancer care; orthopedics and sports medicine; gastroenterology; bariatrics; childbirth center with level III NICU; emergency care; and advanced imaging. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Languages
- English
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