Sterile Processing Tech (Per Diem / Weekends)

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics • Bellevue, WA

1d • $24 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

Overlake Hospital is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician for the Sterile Processing Department. The Certified Sterile Technician will be responsible for the technical functional tasks involved in the decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of all reprocessed items and equipment, including full surgical instruments trays. Additionally, the technician will be responsible for developing and maintaining systems and projects under the direction of the shift supervisor.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of a Surgical Processing Technician Course also preferred.
• Must obtain CRSCT certification within one year of hire date.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in the English Language.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of the principles and theory relating to decontamination and sterilization procedures.
• Ability to learn identification and proper handling of surgical instrumentation and to assemble full surgical instrument trays, surgical power equipment, and scopes.
• Physically capable of standing and walking for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift instrument sets weighing approximately 30 pounds.
• Current Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), or Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) is required.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the principles and theory relating to decontamination and sterilization procedures required.
• Detailed knowledge of identification and proper handling of surgical instrumentation and assembly of full surgical instrument tray, surgical power equipment, and scopes also required.

Nice To Haves

• One year or more demonstrated competence and experience in a comparable position in another health care institution.
• One year of sterile processing experience in a acute care hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of all reprocessed items and equipment, including full surgical instruments trays.
• Developing and maintaining systems and projects under the direction of the shift supervisor.
• Performing all routine tasks/duties in the Surgical Processing, without direct supervision.
• Assisting and supporting new personnel during their training period.
• Performance of non-routine tasks/projects, without direct supervision.

Benefits

• Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.
• Many Overlake services covered at 100%.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 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.
• An expanded Employee Assistance Program.
• A caregiver support program to help with everything from childcare to eldercare.
• Free parking and Orca transit passes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED