Certified Central Service Technician
About The Position
The Central Service Technician supports the total health care team at MultiCare Health System by cleaning, sterilizing, and packaging instruments; maintaining inventory; and transporting supplies and equipment. The position works as part of a team under direct supervision and calls for a cooperative, service-oriented approach. 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. The role is based at Tacoma General Hospital in Tacoma, Washington. The position is listed as 1.0 FTE, with an eight-hour night shift schedule and rotating weekends, M-F. MultiCare describes Tacoma General as a 367-bed regional medical center with a 24-hour Emergency Department, Level II Adult Trauma Center, and advanced cardiac, neurological, orthopedic, and robotic surgery services. It also has the MultiCare Regional Cancer Center, a Family Birth Center, and specialized neonatal care in partnership with Mary Bridge Children’s.
Requirements
- Completion of a Central Service Technician course of study or a healthcare organization training program; military training or experience satisfies this requirement for Washington State employees under Title 18 RCW.
- Central Service Certification, or commitment to obtain it within one year of hire, as required by location.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduation 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.
- Support the total health care team as a cooperative team member.
- Organize time and equipment, make decisions in carrying out routine daily duties, and prioritize multiple tasks.
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
