Senior Sterile Processing Technician

Providence Health & Services; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Swedish is seeking a Central Services Technician to perform decontamination, assembly and sterilization of surgical instruments, and to assemble case carts per a predefined preference list. You will work with the Materials Coordinator to par and replenish supplies in the surgical core and CS packs storage area.

The role requires formal Central Services training or certification, plus 3 years of hospital Sterile Processing experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of formal Central Services Technician course or successfully challenged Course test.
• National certifications in Central Service or Sterile Processing.
• At least 3 years of related experience with surgical instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, assemble and sterilize surgical instrumentation.
• Assemble and deliver case carts for surgical and interventional procedures.
• Par and replenish soft supplies and CS packs storage area.
• Operate Instrument Tracking System and electronic ordering device.
• Prioritize tasks to support clinical operations under supervision.

Education

National Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association

National Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution

Formal Central Services Technician coursework / training

3 years of related experience with surgical instrumentation in hospital Sterile Processing / Central Services

Tools

Instrument Tracking System

Electronic handheld ordering device

Job description

Description

The Central Services Technician is responsible for all task-based Central Services activities. Central Services activities include, but are not limited to: decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation, assembly and delivery of surgical and interventional procedure case carts, paring and replenishment of materials, and receiving and distribution of Central Services supplies. The Central Services Technician must be able to decontaminate and assemble surgical instrumentation using an automated Instrument Tracking System. Uses an electronic handheld ordering device and works with the Materials Coordinator to par, order, and replenish soft supplies in the surgical core, and CS packs storage area. Assembles the surgical case cart from a predetermined preference list; the case cart includes surgical instrumentation; peel packs, soft supplies, packs, and implants. The Central Services Technician is accountable for all activities to which s/he is assigned during their shift, to include: quality and accuracy of instrument decontamination, assembly, sterilization, case cart assembly, and supply par and replenishment. Selects appropriate method of sterilization, verify parameters, and documents sterility accurately and appropriately. Complies with all department specific policies and procedures. Identifies and reports supply, equipment, and procedure problems to the Operations Supervisor or Manager. Works with and under the guidance of the Lead Central Services Technician, Central Services Coordinator, and Materials Coordinator to prioritize tasks in order to support clinical operations effectively and efficiently.

Providence Swedish caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Swedish First Hill 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training: Completion of formal Central Services Technician course or successfully challenged Course test
• Upon hire:
• National Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association --or--
• National Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution
• 3 years of related experience with surgical instrumentation in hospital Sterile Processing/ Central Services environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Materials management and/or supply chain experience

Why Join Providence Swedish?

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.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

Providence Swedish is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the greater Puget Sound area. It is comprised of eight hospital campuses (Ballard, Edmonds, Everett, Centralia, Cherry Hill (Seattle), First Hill (Seattle), Issaquah and Olympia); emergency rooms and specialty centers in Redmond (East King County) and the Mill Creek area in Everett; and Providence Swedish Medical Group, a network of 190+ primary care and specialty care locations throughout the Puget Sound. Whether through physician clinics, education, research and innovation or other outreach, we're dedicated to improving the wellbeing of rural and urban communities by expanding access to quality health care for all.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

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Company Swedish Jobs

Job Category Materials Management

Job Function Supply Chain

Job Schedule Full time

Job Shift Day

Career Track Admin Support

Department 3901 SFH STERILE PROCESSING

Address WA Seattle 747 Broadway

Work Location Swedish First Hill 747 Broadway-Seattle

Workplace Type On-site

Pay Range $31.68 - $47.05

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.