- Communicates with staff from the interdisciplinary 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.
- Demonstrates teamwork by responding positively and respectfully to requests for assistance. Collaborates with department representatives to foster healthy relationships in the work environment. Makes contributions to the work effort as a whole and uses problem resolution effectively.
- Identifies and immediately reports failures of equipment for disinfection, sterilization, and safety monitoring of the work environment.
- Performs sorting, inspection, and decontamination/sterilization of personal protective equipment (PPE), medications, medical and pharmaceutical equipment, and other physical spaces by safely following prescribed manufacturer instructions and institutional policies and procedures.
- Provides timely turn around for equipment requiring decontamination/sterilization, including rounding on units to collect and return equipment needing decontamination/sterilization.
- Handles sterilants and other cleaning supplies in accordance with prescribed manufacturer instructions and institutional policies and procedures.
- Organizes workload utilizing available work time by assisting others and performing additional task as needed. Delivers consistent and reliable productivity between the assigned work space and the units we service.
- Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment required to disinfect/sterilize potentially infectious medical equipment for reuse in accordance with manufacturer instructions and institutional policies and procedures.
- Utilizes all department equipment, chemicals, and supplies according to manufacturers' instructions for use and department policies and protocols.
- Utilizes all provided safety equipment to monitor workspace for disinfectant/sterilant levels to ensure safety following manufacturer instructions and institutional policies and procedures.
- Ensures, through visual product inspection and quality control indicators, that all disinfected/sterilized equipment passes institutional standards for effective sterilization.
- Self-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.
- Uses department resources efficiently to ensure thorough documentation of completed work, recording productivity and sterility monitoring metrics following established institutional standards.
- Identifies 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.
- Understands, applies, and demonstrates industry Equipment Processing standards while using disinfectant/sterilants.
- High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
- Equipment Processing program preferred
- None
- N/A
- Independently 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
- Follows Universal Precautions by wearing the appropriate protective attire while working in the Decontamination area
- Exhibits 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 proper phone etiquette when responding to inquiries made to the department
- Completes department and institution competencies within established required timelines
- Maintains patient and family privacy
- Successful completion of Houston Methodist and manufactuer equipment training programs
- Uniform Yes
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional No
- Other (department approved) No
- On Call No
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
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Description
At Houston Methodist, the Equipment Processing Technician is an entry level position and is responsible for inspection, sorting, decontamination, and sterilization of personal protective equipment, medical equipment, medications, and other clean room areas. The Equipment Processing Technicain will coordinate pick-up and delivery of various equipment requiring disinfection with hospital unit representatives, providing safe, timely, and reliable service. The position maintains consistent and continuous workflow between the work area and customer departments providing excellent customer service.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
ON-CALL
Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
TRAVEL
Travel specifications may vary by department
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas (two-way tie) and one of America's "Best Hospitals." As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation's largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist's primary academic affiliates are among the nation's leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. With 948 operating beds, 85 operating rooms and more than 8,400 employees, Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world.
Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested.