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Sr. Sterile Processing Tech
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Houston Methodist .
Shift: Second shift 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM. Call is required.
As a Sr. Sterile Processing Technician, you will maintain high standards for decontamination, assembly, inspection, wrapping, and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment. You will collaborate with Operating Room staff to deliver timely sterile products, trays, and case carts. You are expected to uphold excellent customer service while maintaining a consistent and continuous workflow between the OR and Sterile Processing.
FLSA Status: Non‑exempt.
Qualifications
Education
– High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, homeschool equivalency, partial or full post‑secondary completion).
Experience
– Two years of sterile processing experience.
Licenses and Certifications
– Sterile Processing certification (CRCST or CSPDT).
Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated competency in safe job performance, assessed through ongoing evaluations.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English sufficient for patient and employee safety.
Strong communication skills with patients, physicians, family members, and colleagues, using positive language.
Independent performance through competency assessments.
Adherence to Universal Precautions and protective attire.
Team‑player skills and customer‑service focus with all healthcare levels.
Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, electronic instrument tracking system).
Problem‑solving, critical thinking, and analytical decision‑making.
Proper phone etiquette for department inquiries.
Essential Functions People Essential Functions
Promote a positive work environment and collaborate with interprofessional teams on patient safety and communication.
Serve as a preceptor and provide staff education; coach and mentor staff and students; facilitate problem resolution.
Initiate recommendations to improve employee engagement and department scores.
Service Essential Functions
Perform decontamination and assembly of complex surgical trays and instrumentation using established count sheets.
Sterilize instruments and trays independently, following manufacturer instructions and institutional policies.
Prioritize sterile products based on surgery schedules and OR needs.
Maintain continuous workflow between OR and Sterile Processing while ensuring customer service.
Quality/Safety Essential Functions
Review and improve sterilization processes via internal, external, and biological monitoring, using established protocols.
Anticipate, prevent, and respond to emergent situations; manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
Apply appropriate cleaning detergents and agents, interpreting directions and SDS sheets; clarify procedures to others as needed.
Finance Essential Functions
Manage time effectively, completing work and cleaning workstation at shift end.
Use department resources to ensure completeness of trays and instruments; identify cost‑saving measures for management.
Growth/Innovation Essential Functions
Perform, train, and mentor on industry sterile processing standards (Steam, ETO, Low‑Temperature Hydrogen Peroxide); pursue continual development.
Act as a Shared Governance committee resource; participate in departmental improvement activities.
Collaboration with SPD Educator to deliver at least two relevant educational in‑service presentations; maintain an ongoing development plan.
Supplemental Requirements Work Attire
Uniform: No
Scrubs: Yes
Business Professional: No
Other (department approved): No
On‑Call
Employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (e.g., disaster, severe weather) regardless of current selection.
On‑Call: Yes
Travel
Travel specifications may vary by department.
May require travel within Houston Metropolitan area: No
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: No
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider – Hospitals and Health Care
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Sr. Sterile Processing Tech
role at
Houston Methodist .
Shift: Second shift 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM. Call is required.
As a Sr. Sterile Processing Technician, you will maintain high standards for decontamination, assembly, inspection, wrapping, and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment. You will collaborate with Operating Room staff to deliver timely sterile products, trays, and case carts. You are expected to uphold excellent customer service while maintaining a consistent and continuous workflow between the OR and Sterile Processing.
FLSA Status: Non‑exempt.
Qualifications
Education
– High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, homeschool equivalency, partial or full post‑secondary completion).
Experience
– Two years of sterile processing experience.
Licenses and Certifications
– Sterile Processing certification (CRCST or CSPDT).
Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated competency in safe job performance, assessed through ongoing evaluations.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English sufficient for patient and employee safety.
Strong communication skills with patients, physicians, family members, and colleagues, using positive language.
Independent performance through competency assessments.
Adherence to Universal Precautions and protective attire.
Team‑player skills and customer‑service focus with all healthcare levels.
Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, electronic instrument tracking system).
Problem‑solving, critical thinking, and analytical decision‑making.
Proper phone etiquette for department inquiries.
Essential Functions People Essential Functions
Promote a positive work environment and collaborate with interprofessional teams on patient safety and communication.
Serve as a preceptor and provide staff education; coach and mentor staff and students; facilitate problem resolution.
Initiate recommendations to improve employee engagement and department scores.
Service Essential Functions
Perform decontamination and assembly of complex surgical trays and instrumentation using established count sheets.
Sterilize instruments and trays independently, following manufacturer instructions and institutional policies.
Prioritize sterile products based on surgery schedules and OR needs.
Maintain continuous workflow between OR and Sterile Processing while ensuring customer service.
Quality/Safety Essential Functions
Review and improve sterilization processes via internal, external, and biological monitoring, using established protocols.
Anticipate, prevent, and respond to emergent situations; manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
Apply appropriate cleaning detergents and agents, interpreting directions and SDS sheets; clarify procedures to others as needed.
Finance Essential Functions
Manage time effectively, completing work and cleaning workstation at shift end.
Use department resources to ensure completeness of trays and instruments; identify cost‑saving measures for management.
Growth/Innovation Essential Functions
Perform, train, and mentor on industry sterile processing standards (Steam, ETO, Low‑Temperature Hydrogen Peroxide); pursue continual development.
Act as a Shared Governance committee resource; participate in departmental improvement activities.
Collaboration with SPD Educator to deliver at least two relevant educational in‑service presentations; maintain an ongoing development plan.
Supplemental Requirements Work Attire
Uniform: No
Scrubs: Yes
Business Professional: No
Other (department approved): No
On‑Call
Employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (e.g., disaster, severe weather) regardless of current selection.
On‑Call: Yes
Travel
Travel specifications may vary by department.
May require travel within Houston Metropolitan area: No
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: No
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider – Hospitals and Health Care
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