At Houston Methodist the Sterile ProcessingCoordinator position will oversee and coordinate the activities ofthe Sterile Processing department and service line as appropriateto include ensuring new employees are properly oriented and trainedmonitoring work flow and volume of the work and reviewing andmaintaining department supply needs.

This position is responsiblefor the monthly schedule and daily shift assignments staffperformance evaluation feedback to the appropriate manager andassists in the development of the departmental budget.

Thisposition is responsible for coordinating the daily activities andpersonnel involved with decontamination inspection assemblypackaging reprocessing and sterilization of instrumentation andassembly of case carts for the unit.

The Sterile ProcessingCoordinator will maintain consistent and continuous workflowbetween the Operating Room (OR) and Sterile Processing and isresponsible for assisting Manager in meeting all regulatoryrequirements for the unit related to theseactivities.

PEOPLE ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

Coordinates andassigns based on the acuity level of the Technician processingservices that are efficiently organized. Ensures instruments andsupplies are decontaminated and reprocessed in a timely manner.

Serves as the primary resource for staff in all areas of servicethat the departmentperforms.

Serves as a rolemodel and mentor facilitating teamwork working in conjunction withthe OR staff to provide timely sterile products trays and casecarts where applicable.

Maintains consistent and continuousworkflow between the OR and SterileProcessing.

Communicatesin an active positive and effective manner to all interprofessionalhealth care team members listens and responds to the ideas ofothers.

Coaches staff in effective verbal nonverbal and writtencommunication. Initiates recommendations collaborating withmanagement for improvement of employee engagementscore.

SERVICE ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

Coordinates thedaily interface between sterile processing surgery and materialsmanagement as well as other departments within and outside ofHouston Methodist to ensure that supplies and instruments areavailable as needed for service lines as appropriate.

Partners withSP Liaison to prepare items in advance for the following days ORneeds.

• Anticipates needsby ensuring that all supplies or instrumentation not routinelyavailable within the department are obtained and ready prior toscheduled surgerycases.
• Plans and monitorsstaffing levels to ensure appropriate staffing at all times toprovide excellent service. Regulates scheduling and departmentstaff assignments based on the needs of the department.

Providesdaily reporting to management of needs issues to be addressed andall important information necessary to ensure departmentsuccess.

QUALITY / SAFETYESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Servesas the primary quality assurance resource for the departmentthrough periodic set audits. Reviews and revises as appropriatepolicies and procedures which reflect knowledge of industrystandards and recommended practices for sterile processing.

Assuresdepartment performance follows Houston Methodist policies andprocedures and guidelines / standards from pertinent regulatoryagencies.

• Continuouslyassures the effectiveness of the sterilization process by usinginternal external and biological monitoring systems appropriatelyutilizing established department protocols and sterilizermanufacturers instructions foruse.
• Ensures accuratetracking of all instrumentation in conjunction with the SP Liaisonfor specific service lines. Maintains and records accuraterecordings of sterile area environment requirements per Associationfor the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) OSHA and / orAssociation of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) guidelines perinstitutionalpolicies.
• Monitors readsdocuments and interprets all parameters for all types ofsterilizers to ensure proper function ((Steam Ethylene Oxide (ETO)and Low Temperature HydrogenPeroxide)).

FINANCEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Monitorsstaffing levels against budgeted targets and adjusts to meet goals.Keeps management informed and involved as appropriate toproactively address staffing or other employeeissues.
• Maintains theshifts monthly schedule and daily shift assignments provides inputon staff performance evaluation and assists in the development ofthe department budgetsneeds
• Collaborates withMaterials Management to identify supply needs and ordering ofnonsterile items in need ofprocessing.

GROWTH / INNOVATIONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Leads andidentifies opportunities for practice changes and performanceimprovement. Investigates and incorporates evidencebased practiceswhich are presented to shared governance and leadership.

Supportschange initiatives and adapts to unexpectedchanges

Identifies and assistsdepartment educator in scheduling of necessary inservices fordepartment staff related to new products changes in procedure etc.

Provides oversight for new employee preceptorships. Completes andupdates the My Development Plan on an ongoingbasis.

This job description is notintended to be allinclusive; the employee will also perform otherreasonably related business / job duties as assigned.

HoustonMethodist reserves the right to revise job duties andresponsibilities as the needarises.

EDUCATION

HighSchool diploma or equivalent education (examples include : GEDverification of homeschool equivalency partial or full completionof postsecondary education etc.)

WORKEXPERIENCE

Six years ofSterile Processing experience in an acute carehospital

LICENSES ANDCERTIFICATIONSREQUIRED

• CRCST CertifiedRegistered Central Service Technician (HSPA)or
• CSPDT Certified Sterile Processing andDistribution Technician (CBSPD) and
• CISCertified Instrument Specialist (HSPA) within 1 yearor
• CSIS Certified Surgical InstrumentSpecialist (CBSPD) within 1 year

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ANDABILITIES

• Demonstrates theskills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assignedjob determined through ongoing skills competency assessments andperformanceevaluations
• 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
• Advancedknowledge of infection control decontamination and sterilizationtechniques
• Knowledge andability to operate troubleshoot and train staff on all departmentalequipment including but no limited to sterilizers washersultrasonic washers and cartwashers.
• Independentlydemonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safelyperform the assigned job determined through ongoing skillscompetency assessments and performanceevaluations
• Proficiency inutilization of basic computer programs such as Microsoft Office andelectronic instrument tracking system ifapplicable.
• Utilizes alldepartmental equipment according to manufacturers instructions foruse and departmental polices andprotocols
• Demonstratesproper phone etiquette when responding to inquiries made to thedepartment
• Completesdepartmental and institutional competencies within establishedrequiredtimelines.
• Maintainspatient and familyprivacy

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*Yes

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 : 2024-05-08