Certified Central Service Technician

MultiCare Health System•Tacoma, WA

4d•Onsite

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. Work is generally routine, but requires a service-oriented approach, organization of time and equipment, independent decision-making when carrying out daily duties, and the ability to prioritize 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 MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, a 367-bed regional medical center in Tacoma, Washington. The position is 1.0 FTE on an evening shift, Monday through Friday, with rotating weekends. MultiCare describes its workplace as community-rooted and mission-driven, with a focus on growth and education, employee well-being, respect, integrity, kindness, collaboration, and belonging. The employer offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental, retirement benefits, and paid time off. The stated pay scale is $26.67–$44.05 USD, with compensation influenced by factors including skills, experience, certifications, and education. Union-associated 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 it within one year of hire, as required by location.
A minimum of one year of related experience is preferred.
In lieu of formal training, a nationally recognized certification (such as CRCST) and/or at least one year of recent sterile processing experience is 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.
Work cooperatively as a team member under direct supervision.
Organize time and equipment, make independent decisions in carrying out routine daily duties, and prioritize multiple tasks.