Sterile Processing Technician 2 (Nights)

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake is seeking a Hospital Central Services Technician 2 for the Night shift. The department provides decontamination, reprocessing and sterilization support for surgical services and UW Medicine customers.

You will decontaminate, sterilize, assemble complex instrument trays, prioritize cases, and ensure safety and quality standards are met for daily OR procedures.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• One to two years of experience processing complex trays of surgical instruments and equipment.
• Equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, process, sterilize and assemble complex arrangements of specialized and intricate surgical instruments, equipment and supplies for surgical procedures following established guidelines.
• Prioritize the need for instruments, equipment and supplies based on the scheduled surgical cases, surgeries in process and surgical cases added during the work schedule.
• Identify and sort contaminated instruments and equipment.
• Disassemble and reassemble items with multiple parts.
• Recognize dissembled parts of intricate instruments and equipment; reassemble and/or return to appropriate trays.
• Determine and use the appropriate decontamination procedure.
• Disassemble and decontaminate equipment and instruments using approved disinfectants, detergents, soaps, cleaners and processing methods.
• Collect and dispose of large volumes of biohazardous waste materials from surgical procedures.
• Inspect, test, reassemble, test for proper functioning, package, label and date instrumentation and equipment.

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

UWMC- Montlake Central Supplies Processing Department (CSPD) has an outstanding opportunity for a

Hospital Central Services Technician 2.

• Nights
• Full-time

WORK SCHEDULE

• Nights
• Full-time

Department Description

CSPD is instrumental to patient care and provides cleaning, reprocessing & sterilization support services to Surgical Services and UW Medicine customers.

We are open 24/7. We collect, reprocess & stock an average of 6,500 surgical trays and some 6,500 items a week. Our team focuses on compliance with all necessary regulatory requirements and quality assurances in order to provide the highest quality surgical Instruments.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, process, sterilize and assemble complex arrangements of specialized and intricate surgical instruments, equipment and supplies for surgical procedures following established guidelines
• Prioritize the need for instruments, equipment and supplies based on the scheduled surgical cases, surgeries in process and surgical cases added during the work schedule
• Identify and sort contaminated instruments and equipment
• Disassemble and reassemble items with multiple parts
• Recognize dissembled parts of intricate instruments and equipment; reassemble and/or return to appropriate trays
• Determine and use the appropriate decontamination procedure
• Disassemble and decontaminate equipment and instruments using approved disinfectants, detergents, soaps, cleaners and processing methods
• Collect and dispose of large volumes of biohazardous waste materials from surgical procedures
• Inspect, test, reassemble, test for proper functioning, package, label and date instrumentation and equipment

Required Position Qualifications

High school graduation or equivalent

AND

One to two years of experience processing complex trays of surgical instruments and equipment

OR

equivalent education/experience.

About Uw Medical Center - Montlake

UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center - Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street.

Excellence. Exploration. Education. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

About Uw Medicine - a Higher Degree Of Healthcare

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Compensation, Benefits And Position Details

Pay Range Minimum

$28.00 hourly

Pay Range Maximum

$40.05 hourly

Other Compensation

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift

Night Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent)

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit

WFSE Campuswide

About The UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail].

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.