Central Service Technician (Per Diem)

3M HEALTHCARE; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking a Central Service Technician to support the health care team by cleaning, sterilizing, and packaging instruments, while maintaining inventory and transporting supplies. The role requires teamwork, following supervision, and prioritizing multiple routine tasks in a hospital environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, CS/central service training, CRCST certification if possible, and a year of related experience.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of Central Service Technician course of study or healthcare organization training.
• Nationally recognized CRCST certification preferred.
• Central Service Certification or commitment to obtain within one year of hire.
• Minimum one year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sterilize and package instruments.
• Maintain inventory and transport supplies and equipment.
• Provide support to the total health care team under supervision.
• Work under direct supervision; routine tasks with prioritization of multiple duties.

Skills

CRCST Certification

Sterile Processing Experience

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Central Service Technician Training

CS Certification within 1 year

Job description

Join a team that shares your callingAt 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: 0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 5:30pm

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

Why MultiCare?

• Rooted in the local communityPartnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.
• Growth and educationCompetitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.
• Well-being and supportGenerous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.
• Living our valuesRespect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.
• Belonging for allResource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.
• Pacific Northwest lifestyleWork 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 $21.29 - $29.69 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.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.