Sterile Processing Technician - Ortho

Providence•Seattle, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for all task-based Central Services activities. Central Services activities include, but are not limited to: decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation, assembly and delivery of surgical and interventional procedure case carts, paring and replenishment of materials, and receiving and distribution of Central Services supplies. The Central Services Technician must be able to decontaminate and assemble surgical instrumentation using an automated Instrument Tracking System. Uses an electronic hand held ordering device and works with the Materials Coordinator to par, order, and replenish soft supplies in the surgical core, and CS packs storage area. Assembles the surgical case cart from a predetermined preference list; the case cart includes surgical instrumentation; peel packs, soft supplies, packs, and implants. The Central Services Technician is accountable for all activities to which s/he is assigned during their shift, to include: quality and accuracy of instrument decontamination, assembly, sterilization, case cart assembly, and supply par and replenishment. Selects appropriate method of sterilization, verify parameters, and documents sterility accurately and appropriately. Complies with all department specific policies and procedures. Identifies and reports supply, equipment, and procedure problems to the Operations Supervisor or Manager. Works with and under the guidance of the Lead Central Service Technician, Central Services Coordinator, and Materials Coordinator to prioritize tasks in order to support clinical operations effectively and efficiently. Providence Swedish caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish First Hill and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Requirements

Completion of formal Central Services Technician course or successfully challenged Course test

Nice To Haves

1 year of related experience with surgical instrumentation in hospital Sterile Processing/ Central Services environment
Experience with orthopedics
Materials management and/or supply chain experience

Responsibilities

Decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation.
Assembly and delivery of surgical and interventional procedure case carts.
Paring and replenishment of materials.
Receiving and distribution of Central Services supplies.
Decontaminate and assemble surgical instrumentation using an automated Instrument Tracking System.
Use an electronic hand held ordering device and work with the Materials Coordinator to par, order, and replenish soft supplies.
Assemble the surgical case cart from a predetermined preference list.
Ensure quality and accuracy of instrument decontamination, assembly, sterilization, case cart assembly, and supply par and replenishment.
Select appropriate method of sterilization, verify parameters, and document sterility accurately and appropriately.
Comply with all department specific policies and procedures.
Identify and report supply, equipment, and procedure problems to the Operations Supervisor or Manager.
Prioritize tasks to support clinical operations effectively and efficiently.