Equipment Processing Technician – Scope Washer

Houston Methodist

Equipment Processing Technician ensuring sterilization and decontamination of medical equipment at Houston Methodist. Responsible for coordinating equipment deliveries and providing excellent customer service.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeSugar Land • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in equipment decontamination and sterilization processes while ensuring compliance with safety protocols and effective communication within the healthcare team. Exhibits strong customer service skills and the ability to maintain workflow efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

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Equipment DecontaminationSterilization ProceduresCustomer Service SkillsEffective CommunicationQuality Control

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Hard Skills

Decontamination TechniquesSterilization MethodsVisual Product InspectionEquipment ProcessingBasic Computer Skills

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTeam PlayerPositive Language ApplicationPhone Etiquette

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeElectronic Instrument Tracking System

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentHouston Methodist Equipment Training

Industry Keywords

Universal PrecautionsPatient SafetyHealthcare Team CollaborationCustomer FocusWorkplace Safety

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Inspect, sort, decontaminate, and sterilize personal protective equipment, medical equipment, medications, and other clean room areas
Coordinate pick-up and delivery of various equipment requiring disinfection with hospital unit representatives
Provide safe, timely, and reliable service
Maintain consistent and continuous workflow between the work area and customer departments
Ensure excellent customer service
Communicate with staff from the interdisciplinary health care team concerning patient safety to improve outcomes and the safe transition of care through effective assignment and shift handoffs, using a structured format
Respond positively and respectfully to requests for assistance
Collaborate with department representatives to foster healthy relationships
Identify and immediately report failures of equipment for disinfection, sterilization, and safety monitoring of the work environment
Perform sorting, inspection, and decontamination/sterilization of medical and pharmaceutical equipment according to prescribed manufacturer instructions and institutional policies and procedures
Provide timely turn around for equipment requiring decontamination/sterilization
Organize workload utilizing available work time by assisting others and performing additional tasks as needed
Maintain visual product inspection and quality control indicators for effective sterilization

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Independently demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Follows Universal Precautions by wearing the appropriate protective attire while working in the Decontamination area
Exhibits interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery 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 tracking system, 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 manufacturer equipment training programs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options