Sterile Processing Technician​/Nights

Sterile Processing Technician (Full Time / Nights)

Pay Range:
Hourly $23.99 - $38.87.

Eligible for Sign-On Bonus:
Certified Central Processing Tech - $5,000;
Central Processing Tech - $2,500.

Schedule:

Full Time Night Shift, 4x10 Hour shifts.

Overlake Hospital is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician for the Sterile Processing Department. This role involves decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of all reprocessed items and equipment, including full surgical instrument trays. The technician will also develop and maintain systems and projects under the direction of the shift supervisor.

• Education should include the equivalent of completion of High School level studies;
  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 decontamination and sterilization procedures.
• Ability to learn identification and proper handling of surgical instrumentation and 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; ability to lift instrument sets weighing approximately 30 pounds.

• 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 an acute care hospital setting preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in the English Language. Thorough knowledge of decontamination and sterilization procedures required.
• Detailed knowledge of identification and proper handling of surgical instrumentation and assembly of full surgical instrument trays, surgical power equipment, and scopes required.
• Frequent periods of walking and standing; exposure disinfectants, cleaning agents, and sterilants. Work performed in a clean, climate-controlled, well-lit environment.

• 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.
• Expanded Employee Assistance Program.
• Caregiver support program for childcare and eldercare.
• Free parking and Orca transit passes.

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