Sterile Processing Technician

UnitedHealth Group; Everett (WA); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Descripción de la vacante

UnitedHealth Group in Everett, WA is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech to support decontamination and reprocessing of instrument sets and reusable sterile supplies. The role emphasizes quality checks, documentation, and adherence to AAMI standards.

Schedule: Monday–Friday 10:00 am–6:30 pm. Pay ranges from $18 to $32 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits package and normal equal opportunity employment practices.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to move freely and lift 24–50 lbs regularly.
• Fluent English communication.
• Driver's License and access to reliable transportation.

Responsabilidades

• Receives and processes instrumentation, supplies, and equipment from various sources in a timely manner.
• Cleaning and decontamination of instruments, scopes, and equipment while using proper PPE.
• Performs sterilization and high-level disinfection via steam autoclaves and chemical methods.
• Performs and records daily quality checks on the sterile processing environment and equipment.
• Documents sterilization and related tasks in electronic records or paper charts.
• Maintains work areas to meet AAMI standards and IFU guidance.
• Assists in orientation of new staff to department operations.

Conocimientos

English fluency

Mobility & lifting

Communication

Driver's license

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

$2,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Sterile Processing Tech functions as an integral member of the team and is responsible for performing technical tasks that support clinical operations. The focus of this position is the decontamination and reprocessing of instrument sets and reusable sterile supplies.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 6:30 pm

Primary Responsibilities:

• Receives and processes instrumentation, supplies, and equipment from the operating room, departments, clinics, and outside customers in a timely manner
• Cleaning and decontamination of instruments, scopes, equipment, and disposal of biohazard Utilizing proper PPE, tech will disassemble, inspect, and decontaminate via manual, ultrasonic and automated process following IFU's
• Performs sterilization, and high-level disinfection of instruments, scopes and equipment via steam autoclaves, low temp and liquid chemical
• Performs and records required daily quality checks and tests on the sterile processing environment, instrumentation, and equipment
• Document's sterilization, HLD and tasks via electronic records, SPM or paper charting
• Follows standards for handling instrumentation and equipment including AAMI standards and manufacturers instruction for use
• Maintains assigned work areas and equipment to follow AAMI standards and IFU's
• Assists in orientation of new employees to each work assignment area and total department operation

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing/pulling) transport 24lbs to max of 50lbs on a regular basis
• Ability to communicate, read, write, speak and understand fluent English
• Driver's License and access to reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sterile processing Certification HSPA
• 1+ years of experience in an acute care setting

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $18 - $32 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.