Sterile Processing Technician 2 (Weekends, 90%)

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Harborview Medical Center’s Central Processing Unit has an outstanding opportunity for a Sterile Processing Technician 2. This role supports Harborview’s Surgical Services / Operating Rooms by decontaminating, processing, sterilizing, and assembling complex surgical instrument arrangements. The CPU manages the entire workflow of sterile instruments in the medical center and its supported clinics, standardizing and consolidating processes to ensure the highest levels of sterility and cleanliness for patients. This position utilizes the latest techniques and breakthrough technologies to provide unparalleled support to the Harborview mission of 'Patients Are First'.

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.
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.
Inspect, test, and assemble package based on the guidelines.
Scan, document, and label for inspection, testing, and assembly.