Hospital Central Services Technician 2
About The Position
The UW Medicine Outpatient Surgery Center at Harborview is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician (HCST 2) to support its five operating room surgical unit. This role involves decontaminating, processing, sterilizing, and assembling complex surgical instrument arrangements. The new Outpatient Surgery Center, located on the 4th floor of the Ninth and Jefferson Building (NJB), will open to patients in January 2026 and will feature 5 operating rooms, 12 pre/post bays, and sterile processing. The center aims to provide a seamless, low-stress surgical experience with a patient-centered culture, innovative equipment, and a soothing environment.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent
- One to two years of experience processing complex trays of surgical instruments and equipment
- Equivalent education/experience may be considered
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.
- Perform 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
Benefits
- Information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
