Certified Central Service Technician
About The Position
The Central Service Technician works as a team member and provides support to the total health care team at MultiCare Health System by cleaning, sterilizing, and packaging instruments, maintaining inventory, and transporting supplies and equipment. The role requires a cooperative, service-oriented manner and is performed under direct supervision. Work is generally routine but requires organizing time and equipment, making independent decisions while carrying out daily duties, and prioritizing multiple tasks. Daily internal contacts may include patient care providers and Materials Management staff. Limited external contacts may include patients, vendors, rental companies or agencies, other health care facilities, and physicians. This is a 1.0 FTE position with an eight-hour night shift, Monday through Friday, and rotating weekends. The position is at MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, a 367-bed regional medical center in Tacoma, Washington. MultiCare describes its workplace as a collaborative, mission-driven environment and highlights growth and education, well-being and support, respect, integrity, kindness, collaboration, and belonging. The stated pay scale is $26.67–$44.05 USD; pay depends on factors including skills, experience, certifications, and education. Union-contract pay, if applicable, is based on the appropriate pay-scale step.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent is preferred.
- Completion of a Central Service Technician course of study or a healthcare organization training program; for Washington State employees, military training or experience satisfies this requirement under Title 18 RCW.
- Central Service Certification, or commitment to obtain certification within one year of hire, as required by location.
- Minimum one year of related experience is preferred.
- In lieu of formal training, candidates with a nationally recognized certification (such as CRCST) and/or at least one year of recent sterile processing experience are preferred.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- A nationally recognized certification such as CRCST and/or at least one year of recent sterile processing experience, in lieu of formal training.
- At least one year of related experience.
Responsibilities
- Clean, sterilize, and package instruments.
- Maintain inventory.
- Transport supplies and equipment.
- Provide support to the total health care team.
- Organize time and equipment and prioritize multiple tasks while carrying out routine duties.
- Work cooperatively with internal contacts, including patient care providers and Materials Management staff, and limited external contacts as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Competitive tuition assistance
- Residencies, fellowships, and career development
- Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
