Central Processing Technician (Full Time /weekend Days)

Overlake Hospital Medical Center; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance premiums as low as $

Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000/yr

Retirement plan matching 5-7%

Pre-tax and Roth retirement savings

Employee Assistance Program

Caregiver support program

Free parking

Orca transit passes

Job summary

Overlake Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Central Processing Technician for the Sterile Processing Department in Bellevue, WA. You will be responsible for decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of surgical instruments and trays, while supporting system improvements under supervision.

The role requires English communication skills, a high school diploma, and CRCST/CBSPD certification within one year. Prior sterile processing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current CRCST or CBSPD certification required within one year of hire.
• One year of sterile processing experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, assemble, package and sterilize reprocessed items and surgical instrument trays.
• Develop and maintain systems and projects under the direction of the shift supervisor.

Skills

English communication

Lifting 30 lbs

Teamwork

Willingness to train

Education

High school diploma

CRCST certification

CBSPD certification

Job description

## Central Processing Technician (Full Time /weekend Days)Apply: Bellevue, WA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-11824# **Welcome to a medical center where you're the center of attention.****Pay range:**-Hourly$26.53 - $41.85Overlake Hospital is seeking a Central Processing Technician for the Sterile Processing Department. The Central Processing Technician will be responsible for the technical functional tasks involved in the decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of all reprocessed items and equipment, including full surgical instruments trays. Additionally, the Central Processing Technician will be responsible for developing and maintaining systems and projects under the direction of the shift supervisor. **Schedule:** Full TimeWeekend Day Shift / Friday, Saturday, Sunday **Qualifications for Central Processing Technician:*** Education should include the equivalent of completion of High School level studies and Surgical Processing Technician Course completion strongly preferred.* Must obtain CRSCT certification within one year of hire date.* Preferred one year or more demonstrated competence and experience in a comparable position in another health care institution.* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in the English Language.* Basic knowledge and understanding of the principles and theory relating to decontamination and sterilization procedures.* Ability to learn identification and proper handling of surgical instrumentation and to assemble full surgical instrument trays, surgical power equipment, and scopes.* Ability to perform all routine tasks/duties in the Surgical Processing, without direct supervision.* Ability to assist and support new personnel during their training period.* Demonstrated ability and initiative in performance of non-routine tasks/projects, without direct supervision.* Physically capable of standing and walking for long periods of time. Ability to lift instrument sets weighing approximately 30 pounds. **Qualifications for Certified Central Processing Technician:*** High school diploma or equivalent required.* **Current Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), or Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) is required.*** One year of sterile processing experience in a acute care hospital setting preferred.* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in the English Language. Thorough knowledge and understanding of the principles and theory relating to decontamination and sterilization procedures required. Detailed knowledge of identification and proper handling of surgical instrumentation and assembly of full surgical instrument tray, surgical power equipment, and scopes also required.* Frequent periods of walking and standing. Exposure to and contact with disinfectants, cleaning agents, and sterilants. Work is performed in a clean, climate-controlled, well-lit environment.# # **Why join Overlake?**We're proud to offer benefits that support you in every stage of your career and life. But it's our inspirational culture that has made us one of America's Top 150 places to work in healthcare for several years in a row.* Local, visible leaders who care about you.* A values-based work environment.* Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.* Many Overlake services covered at 100%.* Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.* Generous retirement plan matching starting at 5% and increasing to 7% after five years with immediate vesting.* Pre-tax and Roth after tax retirement savings plans.* An expanded Employee Assistance Program.* A caregiver support program to help with everything from childcare to eldercare.* Free parking and Orca transit passes.If this sounds like an environment where you'll thrive, we'd love to hear from you.**How much will this job pay?**Posted pay ranges represent the entire pay scale, from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional pay based on shift, certification or level of education. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience and internal equity. If you have questions about Overlake's pay practices, employee benefits or the pay for a specific position, please contact [e-mail]