Sterile Processing Technician
University of Washington Medical Center
Seattle, WA
flexible
Sign-On Bonus

Sterile processing Technician

$3,000-3,500 Sign-On Bonus for eligible new part-time and full-time employees joining UW Medicine Harborview Medical Center - Central Processing has an outstanding opportunity for a Sterile Processing Technician. WORK SCHEDULE 100% FTE (40 hours per week), Evening Shift, 3:00pm to 11:30pm 90%-100% FTE (36 to 40 hours per week), Night Shift, 11:00pm to 7:30am POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Support Harborview's Surgical Services / Operating Rooms by decontaminating, processing, sterilizing, and assembling complex surgical instrument arrangements DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION Harborview's Central Processing Unit manages the entire workflow of sterile instruments in the medical center and our supported clinics. The CPU is tasked with standardizing and consolidating the processes used to ensure the highest levels of sterility and cleanliness are being met for our patients. Utilizing the latest techniques and applying breakthrough technologies, the CPU provides unparalleled support to the Harborview mission of Patients Are First. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Pick up and transport soiled instruments, case carts, basins, respiratory items, and patient equipment from all patient care areas to the decontamination area for reprocessing Assemble and set up patient equipment such as IV pumps, vacuum regulators (wall suction), chest pumps, hyper/hypothermia units; test and make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment Load and operate semi-automatic cart washer to clean case carts, utility carts, patient chairs, etc. Sterilizer function tests using vacuum, chemical and biological indicators Load autoclave carts and sterilize surgical instrument sets and respiratory equipment Inventory shelves of processed items; rotate trays and products; manage expiration dates Load and unload linen carts for steam sterilization Decontaminate all soiled instruments according to Procedure and Policy standards Inspect, test, and assemble package based on the guidelines Scan, document, and label for inspection, testing, and assembly REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS High school graduation or equivalent AND One to two years of experience processing complex trays of surgical instruments and equipment OR equivalent education/experience. ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER As the region's only Level I Trauma center, Harborview Medical Center is well known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD CARER, and mentally and medically vulnerable populations. In addition to the centers of emphasis, HMC serves a mission population for King County. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. HMC is owned by King County and managed by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW's School of Medicine. Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals. All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.