Sterile Processing Technician part-time/weekend nights

Overlake Hospital Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance premiums as low as $

Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000–$

Generous retirement plan matching 5–7%

Free parking

Sign-on bonus eligible for new hires

Job summary

Overlake Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician for a part-time night shift (Fri–Sun, 12-hour nights 6pm–6:30am). Pay range: hourly $26.53–$41.85.

Responsibilities include decontamination, assembly, packaging and sterilization of instruments; supporting training; and maintaining systems under supervision. Qualifications include high school diploma, Surgical Processing Technician course, CRSCT and CRCST/CBSPD certification within 1 year; ability to stand long

Qualifications

• High school diploma and Surgical Processing Technician Course preferred.
• Must obtain CRSCT certification within one year of hire.
• CRCST or CBSPD certification required.
• Experience in sterile processing in a hospital setting preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, assemble, package and sterilize all reprocessed items and instruments.
• Develop and maintain systems and projects under supervision.
• Perform routine tasks in Surgical Processing without direct supervision.
• Assist and support new personnel during training.
• Demonstrate initiative in non-routine tasks under supervision.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Surgical instrument handling

Decontamination procedures

Effective communication (English)

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Surgical Processing Technician Course

CRSCT certification

CRCST/ CBSPD certification

Job description

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Pay range: Hourly $26.53 - $41.85

Position Type: Part-Time / 36 hours per week (Friday/Saturday/Sunday) 12 hour nights 6pm to 6:30am

Responsibilities

• Technical functional tasks involved in decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of all reprocessed items and equipment, including full surgical instruments trays.
• Developing and maintaining systems and projects under the direction of the shift supervisor.
• Perform all routine tasks/duties in the Surgical Processing, without direct supervision.
• Assist and support new personnel during their training period.
• Demonstrate ability and initiative in performance of non-routine tasks/projects, without direct supervision.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Education: 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.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) is required.
• Must have one year of sterile processing experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in the English language.
• Basic knowledge of the principles and theory relating to decontamination and sterilization procedures.
• Knowledge of identification and proper handling of surgical instrumentation and assembly of full surgical instrument trays, surgical power equipment, and scopes.
• Physically capable of standing and walking for long periods of time; ability to lift instrument sets weighing approximately 30 pounds.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Sign on Bonus Eligible for new hires!

Location

Overlake Hospital (part of Overlake Medical Center).

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.

About Overlake Medical Center

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.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.