Houston Methodist
Equipment Processing Tech- Full Time- Evenings
Houston Methodist, Houston, Texas, United States, 77001
Equipment Processing Technician
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 Technician 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. The Equipment Processing Technician will also: Communicate 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. Demonstrate teamwork by responding positively and respectfully to requests for assistance. Collaborate with department representatives to foster healthy relationships in the work environment. Make contributions to the work effort as a whole and use problem resolution effectively. Identify and immediately report failures of equipment for disinfection, sterilization, and safety monitoring of the work environment. Perform 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. Provide timely turn around for equipment requiring decontamination/sterilization, including rounding on units to collect and return equipment needing decontamination/sterilization. Handle sterilants and other cleaning supplies in accordance with prescribed manufacturer instructions and institutional policies and procedures. Organize workload utilizing available work time by assisting others and performing additional tasks as needed. Deliver consistent and reliable productivity between the assigned work space and the units we service. Utilize appropriate personal protective equipment required to disinfect/sterilize potentially infectious medical equipment for reuse in accordance with manufacturer instructions and institutional policies and procedures. Utilize all department equipment, chemicals, and supplies according to manufacturers' instructions for use and department policies and protocols. Utilize all provided safety equipment to monitor workspace for disinfectant/sterilant levels to ensure safety following manufacturer instructions and institutional policies and procedures. Ensure, 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. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. Qualifications
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 License/Certification
N/A KSA/ Supplemental Data
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 manufacturer equipment training programs Company Profile
Since its founding in 1919, Houston Methodist Hospital has earned worldwide recognition. Houston Methodist Hospital is affiliated with the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital, one of the nation's leading centers for medical education and research. In 2020,
U.S. News & World Report
named Houston Methodist Hospital to its top ranked Honor Roll for the fourth time and second consecutive year. 2020 also marked the ninth year in a row Houston Methodist Hospital has been named the No. 1 hospital in Texas. Houston Methodist Hospital directs millions of research dollars into patient care and offers the latest innovations in medical, surgical and diagnostic techniques. With 952 operating beds, 85 operating rooms and over 8,000 employees, Houston Methodist offers complete care for patients from around the world. The same high-quality care for which Houston Methodist is known is available at several Emergency Care Centers in Houston and the surrounding areas. These Emergency Care Centers house exam rooms, full digital radiography suite, low radiation dose 16-slice CT scan, ultrasound and a full on-site stat chemistry lab.
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 Technician 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. The Equipment Processing Technician will also: Communicate 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. Demonstrate teamwork by responding positively and respectfully to requests for assistance. Collaborate with department representatives to foster healthy relationships in the work environment. Make contributions to the work effort as a whole and use problem resolution effectively. Identify and immediately report failures of equipment for disinfection, sterilization, and safety monitoring of the work environment. Perform 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. Provide timely turn around for equipment requiring decontamination/sterilization, including rounding on units to collect and return equipment needing decontamination/sterilization. Handle sterilants and other cleaning supplies in accordance with prescribed manufacturer instructions and institutional policies and procedures. Organize workload utilizing available work time by assisting others and performing additional tasks as needed. Deliver consistent and reliable productivity between the assigned work space and the units we service. Utilize appropriate personal protective equipment required to disinfect/sterilize potentially infectious medical equipment for reuse in accordance with manufacturer instructions and institutional policies and procedures. Utilize all department equipment, chemicals, and supplies according to manufacturers' instructions for use and department policies and protocols. Utilize all provided safety equipment to monitor workspace for disinfectant/sterilant levels to ensure safety following manufacturer instructions and institutional policies and procedures. Ensure, 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. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. Qualifications
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 License/Certification
N/A KSA/ Supplemental Data
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 manufacturer equipment training programs Company Profile
Since its founding in 1919, Houston Methodist Hospital has earned worldwide recognition. Houston Methodist Hospital is affiliated with the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital, one of the nation's leading centers for medical education and research. In 2020,
U.S. News & World Report
named Houston Methodist Hospital to its top ranked Honor Roll for the fourth time and second consecutive year. 2020 also marked the ninth year in a row Houston Methodist Hospital has been named the No. 1 hospital in Texas. Houston Methodist Hospital directs millions of research dollars into patient care and offers the latest innovations in medical, surgical and diagnostic techniques. With 952 operating beds, 85 operating rooms and over 8,000 employees, Houston Methodist offers complete care for patients from around the world. The same high-quality care for which Houston Methodist is known is available at several Emergency Care Centers in Houston and the surrounding areas. These Emergency Care Centers house exam rooms, full digital radiography suite, low radiation dose 16-slice CT scan, ultrasound and a full on-site stat chemistry lab.