Sterile Processing Supply Tech

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent will maintain the inventory and availability of supplies and equipment needed to perform surgical procedures; work with Supervisor and coordinator to maintain the integrity of addition, deletions and par levels of supplies and assist with bi-annual inventory.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Consistently supports the hospital's Spirit of Serving Standards, in line with the Mission, Vision and values of St. Joseph Medical Center.

2. Follows the St. Joseph Medical Centers' Guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).

3. Promotes a culture of safety for patients and Associates through proper identification, proper reporting, documentation and prevention of medical errors in a non-punitive environment.

4. Check in supplies from warehouse.

5. Monitor stock levels for O.R. Supplies, and Crash Carts.

6. Retrieve and decontaminate patient care equipment, that SPD distributes

7. Participate in bi-annual inventory.

8. Stocks shelves.

9. Retrieve supplies from operating room, and credit into pyxis system for patient returns.

10. Coordinate Crash Cart exchange , and weekly quality assurance on carts.

11. Participate in daily case cart process.

12. Assists in maintaining bin locations

13. Maintain log of incoming implants, record and apply stickers

14. Test Hotline Blood warmers and maintain records of temperature checks.

15. Check in supplies from warehouse.

16. Supportive of the compliance program set forth by HPA and demonstrated by:

a. Upholds the Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance.

b. Adheres to and helps to enforce all compliance policies relevant to his/her area.

c. Assures timely compliance education as requested by the Compliance Officer and/or through corporate initiatives.

17. Sets an example to all staff in their daily activities

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Computer skills, imputing data int various systems.

Education and Work Experience:

One to two years of supply management, preferable in hospital environment. Knowledge of care and handling of sterile supplies and instruments.

License/Registration/Certification:

NONE

Education & Training:

High school Diploma, or equivalent

Skills:

Computer knowledge.

Houston's oldest hospital is GROWING!

Welcome to St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC), Houston's first and only downtown hospital delivering world-class care for the last 137 years and looking forward to the next century of exceptional care to Houstonians when they need us most.

Whether it's for a scheduled surgery, the birth of a baby, an unexpected emergency, or an outpatient visit, we have staff available around the clock to provide you access to immediate, quality health care. SJMC has been providing health care services to Greater Houston residents for over 130 years, which should give you great comfort in knowing that we have a great tradition of caring for our community. We strive to meet our patients' expectations and encourage our patients to provide us with feedback on how we can help them have the best experience possible while they're in our care.

Over the last years we have expanded our services to include the Advanced Wound Care Center, Comprehensive Cardiac and Vascular Services, the Women's Center, the St. Joseph Maternal Fetal Medicine Center, and a Weight Loss Surgery Program, just to name a few. As you work with our physicians, nurses, case managers, educators, and other staff, you will be guided through your health care journey, from diagnosis to treatment, with compassion every step of the way.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are at the foundation of the care St Joseph Medical Center provides to our community we are privileged to support in all of our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.