At Houston Methodist the Equipment ProcessingTechnician is an entry level position and is responsible forinspection sorting decontamination and sterilization of personalprotective equipment medical equipment medications and other cleanroom areas.

The Equipment Processing Technicain will coordinatepickup and delivery of various equipment requiring disinfectionwith hospital unit representatives providing safe timely andreliable service.

The position maintains consistent and continuousworkflow between the work area and customer departments providingexcellent customer service.

PEOPLEESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

• Communicates withstaff from the interdisciplinary health care team concerningpatient safety to improve outcomes and the safe transition of carethrough effective assignment and shift handoffs using a structuredformat.
• Demonstratesteamwork by responding positively and respectfully to requests forassistance. Collaborates with department representatives to fosterhealthy relationships in the work environment.

Makes contributionsto the work effort as a whole and uses problem resolutioneffectively.

SERVICEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performssorting inspection and decontamination / sterilization of personalprotective equipment (PPE) medications medical and pharmaceuticalequipment and other physical spaces by safely following prescribedmanufacturer instructions and institutional policies andprocedures.
• Providestimely turn around for equipment requiringdecontamination / sterilization including rounding on units tocollect and return equipment needingdecontamination / sterilization.
• Handlessterilants and other cleaning supplies in accordance withprescribed manufacturer instructions and institutional policies andprocedures.
• Organizesworkload utilizing available work time by assisting others andperforming additional task as needed. Delivers consistent andreliable productivity between the assigned work space and the unitswe service.

QUALITY / SAFETYESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Utilizesappropriate personal protective equipment required todisinfect / sterilize potentially infectious medical equipment forreuse in accordance with manufacturer instructions andinstitutional policies andprocedures.
• Utilizes alldepartment equipment chemicals and supplies according tomanufacturers instructions for use and department policies andprotocols.
• Utilizes allprovided safety equipment to monitor workspace fordisinfectant / sterilant levels to ensure safety followingmanufacturer instructions and institutional policies andprocedures.
• Ensuresthrough visual product inspection and quality control indicatorsthat all disinfected / sterilized equipment passes institutionalstandards for effectivesterilization.

FINANCEESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

Selfmotivated toindependently manage time effectively and prioritize daily taskscleaning the workstation at the end of each shift and minimizingincidental overtime.

Utilizes time between heavy workloadsefficiently and helps other teammembers.

Uses departmentresources efficiently to ensure thorough documentation of completedwork recording productivity and sterility monitoring metricsfollowing established institutionalstandards.

GROWTH / INNOVATIONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Identifies ownlearning needs consults with healthcare team experts and seekscontinuing education opportunities to meet those needs.

Seeksopportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies witha focus on continualdevelopment.

Understandsapplies and demonstrates industry Equipment Processing standardswhile usingdisinfectant / sterilants.

This jobdescription is not intended to be allinclusive; the employee willalso perform other reasonably related business / job duties asassigned.

Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job dutiesand responsibilities as the needarises.

EDUCATION

• HighSchool diploma or equivalent education (examples include : GEDverification of homeschool equivalency partial or full completionof postsecondary educationetc.)
• Equipment Processingprogram preferred

WORKEXPERIENCE

None

LICENSESAND CERTIFICATIONSREQUIRED

N / A

KNOWLEDGESKILLS ANDABILITIES

• Independentlydemonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safelyperform the assigned job determined through ongoing skillscompetency assessments and performanceevaluations
• Sufficientproficiency in speaking reading and writing the English languagenecessary to perform the essential functions of this job especiallywith regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety orsecurity
• Ability toeffectively communicate with patients physicians family members andcoworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus andapplication of positive languageprinciples
• FollowsUniversal Precautions by wearing the appropriate protective attirewhile working in the Decontaminationarea
• Exhibitsinterpersonal and team player skills with all levels of thehealthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer serviceto all patients visitors physicians andcoworkers
• Ability toutilize basic computer programs such as Microsoft Office andelectronic instrument tracking system ifapplicable
• Demonstratesproper phone etiquette when responding to inquiries made to thedepartment
• Completesdepartment and institution competencies within established requiredtimelines
• Maintainspatient and familyprivacy
• Successfulcompletion of Houston Methodist and manufactuer equipment trainingprograms

SUPPLEMENTALREQUIREMENTS

WORKATTIRE

• UniformYes
• Scrubs Yes
• Businessprofessional No
• Other (department approved)No

ONCALL*

• Notethat employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie.DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selectionbelow.
• On Call*No

TRAVEL

Travelspecifications may vary bydepartment

• May requiretravel within the Houston Metropolitan areaNo
• May require travel outside HoustonMetropolitan areaNo

CompanyProfile :

Houston MethodistHospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1hospital in Texas (twoway tie) and one of Americas Best Hospitals.

As a fullservice acutecare hospital located in the Texas MedicalCenter and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist it hasevolved into one of the nations largest nonprofit teachinghospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with acomprehensive residency program.

Two of Houston Methodists primaryacademic affiliates are among the nations leading health careorganizations : Weill Cornell Medicine and New YorkPresbyterianHospital.

Houston Methodist also has affiliations with TexasA&M University and the University of Houston. With 948operating beds 85 operating rooms and more than 8400 employeesHouston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousandsof patients from around the world.

HoustonMethodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of womenminorities disabled persons andveterans.

Equal EmploymentOpportunity

Houston Methodist isan Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employmentopportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodistis firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage indiscrimination against or harassment of any person employed orseeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of racecolor religion sex sexual orientation gender identity nationalorigin age disability status as a protected veteran or othercharacteristics protected by law.

VEVRAA Federal Contractorpriority referral Protected Veteransrequested.

Last updated : 2024-05-07