Sterile Processing Tech Non Certified

Hours of Work :

1100-1930

Days Of Week :

M-F

Work Shift :

Job Description :

Job Summary
Category B: Employee with patient care impact.
FLSA: Non-exempt

Job Purpose:
Receives fills and delivers supply orders, processes and sterilizes instrument trays. Cleans and inspects patient equipment, gathers instruments and supplies for surgical case carts. Operates equipment as well as some computer systems, inventories and restocks departmental supplies and special carts.
Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.

Age Specific Care Considerations
N/A

Education
Graduate of an approved Sterile Processing Technician program
Surgical Technologist program or “On the Job” training in a hospital based training program

Licenses and/or Certifications
N/a

Related Work Experience and Other Skills
Ability to be trained to perform computer functions.
Ability to make fast and accurate judgments when necessary
Able to develop and maintain good working relationships with all levels of staff, patients and family members
Able to organize work and work area with time constraints in a fast paced environment
Able to professionally and effectively communicate (orally and in writing).
Able to read, write and speak English
Graduate of Surgical Technologist program will be accepted as 1 year experience
Knowledge of instrument processing
Knowledgeable of supply distribution
Must be familiar with the care and handling of a variety of instruments including powered and endoscopy equipment
Occasional exposure to hazards from needles, blades and items from patients Understands and demonstrates principles of sterilization and monitors
Work Experience: direct instrumentation experience preferred

Job Roles
Adheres to hospital and department policies and guidelines.
Assembles Case Carts with instruments and supplies as indicated by the surgery schedule per individual hospital requirements
Cleans , assembles, inspects and packages instruments and equipment according to manufacturer requirements
Supports performance improvement efforts of the department.
Inventories and restocks specialty carts and supplies

Makes daily rounds to collect and distribute patient care equipment throughout hospital as required
Operates and monitors sterilization equipment and documents appropriately
Serves as a resource for orientation and ongoing education for Sterile Processing Department staff.
Applies appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication techniques at all times.

Other duties as assigned

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet®-designated hospital
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs