Sterile Processing Technician part-time/weekend nights

Overlake Hospital Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Overlake Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician for the Sterile Processing Department. You will decontaminate, assemble, package, and sterilize surgical instrument trays and reprocessed items.

The role includes developing systems and supporting projects under the shift supervisor, with training support for new staff. The position is part-time (36 hours/week) with 12-hour night shifts (6pm–6:30am), requiring CRSCT/CBSPD certification within one year and high

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• CRCST or CBSPD certification within one year of hire preferred.
• Experience or training in sterile processing is beneficial.
• English communication skills required for daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, assemble, package and sterilize reprocessed items and instruments.
• Develop and maintain systems and projects under the shift supervisor.
• Assist and train new personnel during their onboarding.
• Work in a clean, climate-controlled environment with disinfectants.

Skills

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Manual dexterity

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Surgical Processing Technician Course

CRSCT certification within 1 year

CRCST or CBSPD certification

Job description

Position Overview

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. Part-Time / 36 hours per week Friday/Saturday/Sunday - 12 hour nights 6pm to 630am

Qualifications

• Central Processing Technician Education should include the equivalent of completion of High School level studies and Surgical Processing Technician Course completion strongly 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 - Sign on Bonus Eligible for new hires!
• 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?

• Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.
• Many Overlake services covered at 100%.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 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.

Salary & Pay

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. If you have questions about Overlake's pay practices, employee benefits or the pay for a specific position, please contact [e-mail]

About Overlake

Overlake Medical Center is a 349-bed, nonprofit regional medical center offering a full range of advanced medical services to the Puget Sound region. Led by a volunteer board of trustees, we employ nearly 3,000 people and have some 1,000 active and courtesy providers on our medical staff, including more than 200 providers who are employed by the organization. We were the first Level III Trauma Center on the Eastside and we are known for providing award-winning, compassionate and patient-centered care. Our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in medical care is a major reason our patients and their families choose Overlake. It is also the reason why we've received many awards and recognitions both regionally and nationally. Overlake was started by community volunteers, and still depends upon volunteers to support the operations of the hospital. Find out more about volunteer opportunities. To find out how to get to Overlake, view our maps and directions. Overlake has a variety of publications that you can receive in your home for added health and wellness information in addition to our annual report. We also produce a community health needs assessment (CHNA) and Implementation Strategy to help us outline how the hospital will give back to the community in the form of health care and other community health services to address unmet community needs. For questions and comments related to CHNA, please email us.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

COVID-19 vaccination requirement: After October 18, 2021 all Washington state healthcare employees, contractors and volunteers will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 immunization as a condition of employment. You must provide this proof before your first day of employment with Overlake. Please remember to bring your COVID-19 immunization card to your pre-hire health screening with our Employee Health team.