Central Processing Aide

Lifepoint Health®; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO & insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Well-being programs

Professional development

Job summary

Lourdes Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Central Processing Aide to support cleaning, decontamination and inspection of instruments and equipment used in patient care. You will prepare instruments, maintain PAR levels, and assist with inventory to ensure supplies are available for units.

The role emphasizes professional accountability, independent work under supervision, and flexibility to take on additional assignments as needed. This is a full-time, union position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; Central/Sterile Processing coursework is preferred.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment with minimal supervision.
• CRCST certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, and inspect all supplies, instruments and equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
• Prepare instruments/equipment and maintain supply PAR levels to meet patient care needs.
• Communicate effectively with customers and coordinate inventory to ensure available supplies.
• Maintain records for Central/Sterile Processing to meet sterilization standards.
• Demonstrate professional accountability in daily tasks.
• Work independently under guidance as needed and take on additional assignments.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervis.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Central/Sterile Processing course completion preferred

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Lourdes Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Central Processing Aide joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Schedule: Full-Time | Union

How You'll Contribute

A Central Processing Aide who excels in this role:

• Responsible for the proper cleaning, decontamination and inspection of all supplies, instruments and equipment, utilized in the facility, according to the manufacturer's instructions for use.
• Perform all aspects of preparing instruments/equipment and maintaining supply PAR levels to meet patient care needs.
• Utilizes effective communication skills when providing customer service. Assists with developing, coordinating, and maintaining supply/instrument inventory to assure optimum supplies/instrumentation are available to patient care units.
• Maintain records for Central/Sterile Processing Department to meet standards of practice for sterilization.
• Demonstrate professional accountability.
• Acts independently without specific instruction, utilizing time/resources appropriately, under the direction of the Coordinator, Charge Nurse or Director as needed.
• Acceptance of other assignments as needed for safe and efficient operation of the unit.

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Education: High school training and/or specialized education required. Central/Sterile Processing course completion preferred.
• Skills: Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Other: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) preferred
• Experience: Minimum Work Experience Minimum One (1) year in a Central Processing Department, Surgery Department, or equivalent, which includes general knowledge of surgical instruments, supplies, decontamination and sterilization techniques preferred.

Hourly Wage:

$17.84-$24.38

Pay Transparency Notice (Washington State)

If you believe this job posting does not include accurate or complete pay information in accordance with the Washington State Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, please inform us immediately. You can contact us at 833-271-4269 to report the issue. For more information on your rights under Washington's pay transparency laws, visit the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries website at: https://lni.wa.gov

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.