Sterile Processing Tech II - Hospital Central Services

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington – UW Medical Center Northwest Central Processing seeks a Hospital Central Services Technician 2 to support sterile processing. You will disassemble, clean, sterilize, assemble and store surgical instruments and related equipment for operating rooms and Endoscopy, following prescribed content lists.

Responsibilities include tray assembly, equipment inspection, proper wrapping and sterilization, and maintaining clean work areas.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent plus two years of experience handling surgical instrument trays.
• Equivalent education/experience may substitute minimum qualifications where allowed.
• Licensing, certification or registration may be required by law in some cases.

Responsibilities

• Assemble instrument procedure trays, packs, case carts, and kits per content lists.
• Inspect and test equipment for function and damage.
• Wrap packages of linens, procedure trays, instruments and equipment for sterilization; heat seal; apply indicators and tape.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and sanitize rooms and supplies; dispose of waste and linens.
• Store, maintain, and inventory supplies and equipment.
• Coordinate with MDs, RNs, and other medical staff.

Skills

Sterilization procedures

Instrument handling

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

University of Washington – UW Medical Center Northwest Central Processing seeks a Hospital Central Services Technician 2 to support sterile processing. You will disassemble, clean, sterilize, assemble and store surgical instruments and related equipment for operating rooms and Endoscopy, following prescribed content lists.

Responsibilities include tray assembly, equipment inspection, proper wrapping and sterilization, and maintaining clean work areas.