Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Sterilization & Inventory

Socket.dev; Anacortes (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off and Extended Illness

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Coverage

Retirement Contributions

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Employee Recognition

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician in Anacortes, WA. This role involves decontamination and processing of instruments, stocking equipment carts, and ensuring instruments are ready for the next day’s surgeries.

You will operate sterilization and disinfecting equipment, maintain records, and support training of Central Supply personnel. The position requires CRCST certification and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• On the job or formal training as a central service technician over 30 days or up to 3 months.
• Current CRCST Certification
• High School graduate or equivalency

Responsibilities

• Distributes medical surgical reprocessed instruments to clinical areas daily and as needed.
• Cleans, packages and processes various trays and instruments.
• Keeps adequate inventory of stock in surgical services to assure continuous patient care.
• Operates decontaminating and high-level disinfecting equipment and maintains daily control record to assure proper sterilization.
• Cleans shelves, cupboards, autoclaves, sinks and counters according to written procedures.
• Clean and disinfect endoscopy scopes as needed.
• Assists in evaluation of new products.
• Assists in keeping records specific to department.

Education

CRCST Certification

High School diploma or equivalency

Job description

Island Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician in Anacortes, WA. This role involves decontamination and processing of instruments, stocking equipment carts, and ensuring instruments are ready for the next day’s surgeries.

You will operate sterilization and disinfecting equipment, maintain records, and support training of Central Supply personnel. The position requires CRCST certification and a high school diploma or equivalent.