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Sterile Processing Tech (0.9 FTE / Days)

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics

#Packaging #Day Shift #Healthcare #Assembly #Sterile Processing #Surgical Instruments #Decontamination #Sterilization #Acute Care Hospital #CRCST #CBSPD #0.8 FTE

Part Time On Site 0-2 yrs$24 - $39 / HOURPosted 2 months ago

Location

Bellevue, Washington

Salary

$24 - $39 / HOUR

Quick overview

The technician is responsible for the technical tasks involved in the decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of all reprocessed items and equipment, including full surgical instrument trays. Additionally, the role involves developing and maintaining systems and projects under the direction of the shift supervisor.

Requirements summary

Qualifications

require completion of High School level studies, with a Sterile Processing Technician Course completion strongly preferred, and obtaining CRSCT certification within one year of hire for the Technician role. Certified roles require current CRCST or CBSPD certification, thorough knowledge of decontamination/sterilization principles, and detailed knowledge of surgical instrumentation handling.

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Job description

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

- Hourly $23.99 - $38.87 Eligible for Sign On Bonus! Certified Central Processing Tech - $5,000 Central Processing Tech - $2,500 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.

Schedule

Part Time / Day Shift / 0.9
FTE 3x12s
Hour
Shifts
Qualifications for
Central
Processing
Technician: High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Completion of a Surgical Processing Technician Course also 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.
Qualifications for
Certified
Sterile
Processing
Technician: High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Completion of a Surgical Processing Technician Course also preferred. 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? We're proud to offer benefits that support you in every stage of your career and life. But it's our inspirational culture that has made us one of America's Top 150 places to work in healthcare for several years in a row. 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 $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. If this sounds like an environment where you'll thrive, we'd love to hear from you. 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 HR@overlakehospital.org 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: 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.