**Hours of Work :** 1600-0030 **Days Of Week :** MON - FRI **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** + Adults: 18+ years - 35 years + Adults: 35+ years - 65 years + Adults: 65+ years + Children A: 18+ months - 3 years + Children B: 3+ years - 5 years + Children C: 5+ years - 12 years + Children D: 12+ years - 18 years + Infants: 0 - 18 months **Education** + Graduate of an approved Sterile Processing Technician program or + Surgical Technologist program or + “On the Job” training in a hospital based training program **Licenses and/or Certifications (Required)** + CRCST Certification by HSPA or CBSPD + CIS Certification By HSPA (must obtain with six months of hire date) **Related Work Experience and Other Skills** + 1 year direct instrumentation experience + 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 both orally and in writing + Knowledge of instrument processing + Must be familiar with the care and handling of a variety of instruments including powered and endoscopy equipment + Knowledgeable of supply distribution **Job Roles** Sterile Processing Technician Lead will work under the direction of the SPD Supervisor & Manager and will be responsible for the daily operations and workflow of the shift. This position will perform duties independently, work proficiently without supervision and serve as a resource for all aspects of sterilization processing of surgical instrumentation. + Observe others in the department and are responsible for assuring work completion and staff members are meeting department standards/best practice + Demonstrates advanced knowledge and skills in instrument handling and sterilization + Provide education on sterilization, instrumentation, and equipment + Demonstrate experience, training, initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness in problem solving + Prioritize tasks, assist the manager in preparing reports and ordering supplies, and ensure that the department's customer service is exceptional. + Serves as the customer service liaison with OR staff, surgeons, and other departments that SPD provides service to in order to resolve issues and enhance relationships + Documents pertinent data in a concise manner + Responsible for the preparation of sterile instruments and supplies through cleaning, packing, sterilizing and storing procedures + Understands principles of sterilization techniques and operates sterilization equipment + Assists in departmental cost containment efforts + Responsible for equipment distribution and maintenance + Assumes department leadership role in the absence of SPD Supervisor. + 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. + Assembles, inspects and packages instruments and equipment. + Cleans and inspects instruments and equipment according to manufacturing requirements + Supports performance improvement efforts of the department. + Notifies supervisor, manager or director of any variances in sterile processing, loads or equipment. + Inventories and restocks special carts. Inventories and restocks supplies. + Makes daily rounds to collect and distribute patient care equipment throughout hospital as required. + Operates and monitors sterilization equipment. + 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 Richardson Medical Center** **is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval** **®** **for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more.** **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** **Level III Trauma Center** Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by _Modern Healthcare_ , Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: + Magnet® designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers + 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 Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Methodist Health System (MHS) to select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of MHS to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, marital status, genetic information or ancestry. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, an employee’s compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, training, development, transfer all other privileges of employment. MHS is committed to maintain a working environment free of intimidation, workplace discrimination and harassment. Retaliation or attempted retaliatory behavior that occurs as a result of an employee’s exercise of their rights under this policy or any other statutorily protected right is strictly prohibited and will be grounds for disciplinary action.