Sterile Processing Technician (Full Time /Evening)

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics • Bellevue, WA

94d • $23 - $38

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 diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) certification required.
• Completion of Surgical Processing Technician Course strongly preferred.
• One year of sterile processing experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
• 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 and lifting instrument sets weighing approximately 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred one year or more demonstrated competence and experience in a comparable position in another health care institution.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical functional tasks involved in the decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of reprocessed items and equipment.
• Develop and maintain systems and projects under the direction of the shift supervisor.
• Assist and support new personnel during their training period.
• Perform all routine tasks/duties in the Surgical Processing without direct supervision.
• Demonstrate initiative in the 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.
• Expanded Employee Assistance Program.
• Caregiver support program to help with childcare to eldercare.
• Free parking and Orca transit passes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees