This is a full time position scheduled to work Monday-Friday from 11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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.
FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
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
EXPERIENCE
- None
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- None
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Independently demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assignedjob, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform theessential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employeesafety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in amanner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Follows Universal Precautions by wearing the appropriate protective attire while working in theDecontamination area
Exhibits interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assuresdelivery 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 trackingsystem, 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
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Communicates with staff from the interdisciplinary health care team concerning patient safety toimprove 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 workenvironment. 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 safetymonitoring of the work environment.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs sorting, inspection, and decontamination/sterilization of personal protective equipment(PPE), medications, medical and pharmaceutical equipment, and other physical spaces by safelyfollowing prescribed manufacturer instructions and institutional policies and procedures.
Provides timely turn around for equipment requiring decontamination/sterilization, including roundingon units to collect and return equipment needing decontamination/sterilization.
Handles sterilants and other cleaning supplies in accordance with prescribed manufacturerinstructions and institutional policies and procedures.
Organizes workload utilizing available work time by assisting others and performing additional task asneeded. Delivers consistent and reliable productivity between the assigned work space and the unitswe service.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment required to disinfect/sterilize potentially infectiousmedical equipment for reuse in accordance with manufacturer instructions and institutional policiesand 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/sterilizedequipment passes institutional standards for effective sterilization.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, cleaning theworkstation at the end of each shift, and minimizing incidental overtime. Utilizes time between heavyworkloads 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.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Identifies own learning needs, consults with healthcare team experts and seeks continuingeducation 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 usingdisinfectant/sterilants.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
Uniform: Yes
Scrubs: Yes
Business professional: No
Other (department approved): No ON-CALL* *Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
On Call* Yes TRAVEL** Travel specifications may vary by department
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
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
EXPERIENCE
- None
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- None
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based hospital that serves the growing Northwest Houston community. We are committed to providing quality, cost-effective health care in a compassionate environment for a full range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, comprehensive women's services, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, and primary and general medicine.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.