Central Service Technician

MultiCare Health System; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay scale

Tuition assistance

Residencies and fellowships

Career development

Generous PTO

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

MultiCare Auburn Medical Center is seeking a Central Service Technician to support the health care team by cleaning, sterilizing and packaging instruments, maintaining inventory and transporting supplies. The role requires teamwork, time management and prioritization under supervision in a routine setting.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, completed central service training and preferably CRCST certification or equivalent experience, with a goal to obtain central service

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of Central Service Technician course or healthcare training; military training acceptable for WA state.
• Nationally recognized certification (e.g., CRCST) preferred or 1 year recent sterile processing experience.
• Central Service Certification or commitment to obtain within one year of hire.
• Minimum of 1 year related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sterilize and package instruments for patient care.
• Maintain inventory and transport supplies and equipment as needed.
• Work as a cooperative team member under supervision and prioritize daily tasks.
• Interact with patient care providers, Materials Management staff and others as required.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Central Service Technician training

CRCST certification preferred

CS Certification or plan to obtain within 1 year

1+ year related experience preferred

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title - you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Days, Schedule: M-F with rotating on call weekends, 8 hour shift

Position Summary

The Central Service Technician works as a team member and is responsible for providing support to the total health care team at MultiCare Health System by cleaning, sterilizing, and packaging instruments, maintaining inventory, and transporting supplies and equipment. This position is a team member requiring a cooperative manner, working under direct supervision. Work situations are basically routine in nature yet require a service-oriented individual, organization of time and equipment, independent decision making in the execution of daily routine duties, and prioritization of multiple tasks. Internal contacts occur on a daily basis and may include patient care providers and Materials Management staff. External contacts are limited but may include patients, vendors, rental companies/agencies, other health care facilities, and physicians.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred
• Completion of Central Service Technician course of study or completion of healthcare organization training program; military training or experience satisfies this requirement for WA state employees, per Title 18 RCW, as required by location
• In lieu of formal training, candidates with a nationally recognized certification (e.g., CRCST) and or a minimum of one (1) year of recent sterile processing experience preferred
• Central Service Certification or commitment to obtain within one year of hire, as required by location
• Minimum one (1) year of related experience preferred

About Auburn Medical Center

MultiCare Auburn Medical Center, serving South King County since 1921, is a 195-bed hospital with 58 behavioral health beds, a Family Birth Center, Level II NICU, Level III Trauma Center, MultiCare Regional Heart & Vascular Center, and advanced surgical services including robotic-assisted procedures. Clinicians at Auburn gain exposure to a diverse patient population and a broad spectrum of specialty care, all within a collaborative, high-performing team.

About the Auburn Community

Auburn is a vibrant suburb of 75,000, ideally located between Seattle, Tacoma and Mount Rainier. With 34 parks, over 23 miles of trails and abundant outdoor recreation from hiking and biking to camping and kayaking, Auburn is perfect for those who love an active lifestyle. The city also offers excellent schools, a growing dining scene and a welcoming community, making it a great place to live, work and play.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $22.91 - $37.87 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

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