Sterile Processing Technician Full Time/Nights

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 55,246 - 86,968; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Night shift

Job summary

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of reprocessed items in the Sterile Processing Department.

The role includes developing and maintaining systems under the direction of the shift supervisor, with a full-time, 40-hour week and night shift (5x8 hours). A sign-on bonus is offered for new hires and CRCST/CBSPD certification is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CRCST or CBSPD certification required.
• 1 year sterile processing experience preferred.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Knowledge of decontamination and sterilization procedures.
• Ability to assemble full surgical instrument trays and related equipment.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods and lift ~30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, assemble, package and sterilize all reprocessed items and equipment.
• Develop and maintain systems and projects under the shift supervisor.
• Handle full surgical instrument trays and related instrumentation.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Ability to learn

Education

High school diploma

Surgical Processing Technician Course

Job description

Qualifications

Welcome to a medical center where you're the center of attention.

Pay Range

Hourly

$26.53 - $41.85

Overlake Hospital is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician for the Sterile Processing Department. The Certified Sterile Technician will be responsible for the technical functional tasks involved in the decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of all reprocessed items and equipment, including full surgical instruments trays. Additionally, the technician will be responsible for developing and maintaining systems and projects under the direction of the shift supervisor.

Full Time / 40 hours per week

Night shift / 5x8 Hours

Sign On Bonus - new hires!!

Certified Central Processing Tech - $5,000

Central Processing Tech - $2,500

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required. Completion of a Surgical Processing Technician Course preferred.
• Must obtain CRSCT certification within one year of hire date.
• Preferred one year or more demonstrated competence and experience in a comparable position in another health care institution.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in the English Language.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of the principles and theory relating to decontamination and sterilization procedures.
• Ability to learn identification and proper handling of surgical instrumentation and to assemble full surgical instrument trays, surgical power equipment, and scopes.
• Ability to perform all routine tasks/duties in the Surgical Processing, without direct supervision.
• Ability to assist and support new personnel during their training period.
• Demonstrated ability and initiative in performance of non-routine tasks/projects, without direct supervision.
• Physically capable of standing and walking for long periods of time. Ability to lift instrument sets weighing approximately 30 pounds.

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), or Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) is required.
• One year of sterile processing experience in a acute care hospital setting preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in the English Language. Thorough knowledge and understanding of the principles and theory relating to decontamination and sterilization procedures required. Detailed knowledge of identification and proper handling of surgical instrumentation and assembly of full surgical instrument tray, surgical power equipment, and scopes also required.
• Frequent periods of walking and standing. Exposure to and contact with disinfectants, cleaning agents, and sterilants. Work is performed in a clean, climate-controlled, well-lit environment.

Why join Overlake?

• Local, visible leaders who care about you.
• A values-based work environment.
• Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.
• Many Overlake services covered at 100%.
• Tuition reimbursement up to Ten thousand dollars per year.
• Generous retirement plan matching starting at 5% and increasing to 7% after five years with immediate vesting.
• Pre-tax and Roth after tax retirement savings plans.
• An expanded Employee Assistance Program.
• A caregiver support program to help with everything from childcare to eldercare.
• Free parking and Orca transit passes.

How much will this job pay?

Posted pay ranges represent the entire pay scale, from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional pay based on shift, certification or level of education. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience and internal equity.