Senior Sterile Processing Technician

Providence Health & Services; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider, Providence Health & Services is seeking a Senior Sterile Processing Technician in Redmond, Washington. This role involves essential tasks in the surgical environment, ensuring all medical instruments are properly decontaminated and sterilized, with comprehensive benefits from day one, including health coverage and paid time off.

Benefits

Competitive pay (including holiday pay & shift pay differentials)

Best-in-class benefits – full medical, dental and vision coverage from day one

401(k) plan with employer matching

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement & student loan forgiveness

Wellness & mental health assistance programs

Back-up child & elder care

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in sterile processing or surgical supply environment.
• National certification upon hire.
• Completion of Sterile Processing Technician course required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation.
• Documents sterility accurately and uses an automated Instrument Tracking System.
• Assembles and delivers surgical procedure case carts.

Skills

Decontamination

Sterilization

Surgical instrumentation

Assembly

Education

Completion of formal Central Services Technician or Sterile Processing Technician course

National Certified Registered Central Service Technician

National Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician

National Certified Instrument Specialist

Job description

Senior Sterile Processing Technician

Schedule: Full time, Monday – Friday

Location:Redmond, Washington

Job description:

The Senior Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for: decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation, assembly and delivery of surgical procedure case carts, paring and replenishment of materials, and receiving and distribution of sterile processing supplies. The Senior Sterile Processing Technician must be able to decontaminate and assemble surgical instrumentation using an automated Instrument Tracking System. Selects appropriate method of sterilization, verify parameters, and documents sterility accurately and appropriately.

Swedish Medical Group (SMG) provides an extensive range of ambulatory services to patients throughout the Puget Sound. As a caregiver with SMG, you’ll support the delivery of cost-effective, clinically competent, reliable healthcare by following our core values of Justice, Excellence, Dignity, Integrity and Compassion. Join our team and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Benefits and perks:

• Competitive pay (including holiday pay & shift pay differentials)
• Best-in-class benefits – full medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day
• 401(k) plan with employer matching & complementary retirement planner
• Generous paid time off for vacation, sick days and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement & student loan forgiveness programs
• Wellness & mental health assistance programs
• Back-up child & elder care to help with care disruptions for your family
• Voluntary benefits, like pet, auto and home insurance, commuter benefits and more!

Required Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training Completion of formal Central Services Technician or Sterile Processing Technician course or successfully challenged Course test.
• Upon hire: National Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association Or
• Upon hire: National Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution Or
• Upon hire: National Certified Instrument Specialist - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association
• 5 years Experience in sterile processing, central services, or surgical supply and equipment environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an ambulatory surgery center.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.