Sterile Processing Technician - Full Time / Days

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

At Island Health, people are at the center of everything we do. As a part of the Surgical Services team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our mission to care for those who care for others. You’ll help create a positive and seamless experience for every team member — ensuring they feel valued, supported, and heard.

In the Sterile Processing Technician position, you will play a key role in the decontamination and processing of instruments and equipment. Re-stock equipment carts used in various hospital departments.

• Location: Anacortes, WA / Onsite
• Schedule: 1 FTE / Full Time / Days
• Salary Range: $21.73- $32.28 / hr.
• Shift Differentials:
  • Night Differential - $2.75
  • Evening Differential - $2.25
  • Weekend Differential - $1.50

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What you will be doing:

• 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.
• Assist in orienting new Central Supply personnel.
• Retrieves supplies from Materials Management Department.
• Takes call time on a rotation basis.
• Ensure instrumentation is available and ready for next day’s surgery schedule and alert director of shortages.
• Responsible for prioritizing trays of instruments for reprocessing ensuring the availability of instruments in demand
• Respond to pages promptly and appropriately.
• Perform daily air removal tests (DART) and biological testing for sterilizers.
• Answer departmental phone and respond to requests accordingly.
• Troubleshoot equipment as needed.
• Attends workshops and in-services which meet individual needs in area of skill development and continuing education.
• Must have demonstrated ability to interact positively with Administration, Directors, Managers, Supervisors, peers, co-workers, subordinates, patients and visitors.
• Must meet regular attendance standard and must stay at or below average sick leave utilization levels.

What you will bring to the role:

• Makes sound judgments based on factual information.
• Establishes work priorities based on work load and need.
• Correctly identifies surgical instruments and medical surgical supplies.
• Demonstrates knowledge and working vocabulary of medical terminology.
• Communicates relevant information accurately and concisely.
• Functions as a member of a team demonstrating team effort.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to perform in a calm and proficient manner in an emergency situation.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to utilize good aseptic technique and infection control practices.

Your Experience and 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

Make a Difference with Us

At Island Health, every role contributes to our mission of compassionate, high-quality care. Join us and help create a workplace where every team member feels valued and supported.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We believe in taking care of our people so they can take care of others. When you join Island Health, you’ll enjoy a culture that values integrity, compassion, teamwork, and growth — plus a robust benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Benefits
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Vested Retirement Contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs
• Employee Recognition Events and a supportive, community-focused team