Sterile Processing Technician - Seattle
About The Position
The Sterile Processing Technician is an integral member of the team, performing technical tasks that support clinical operations. The role focuses on decontaminating and reprocessing instrument sets and reusable sterile supplies, as well as preparing case carts for the following day’s surgery. The technician receives and processes instrumentation, supplies, and equipment from operating rooms, departments, clinics, and outside customers. They clean, decontaminate, sterilize, and perform high-level disinfection on instruments, scopes, and equipment; complete required quality checks; and document sterilization and other tasks electronically or on paper. The role follows AAMI standards and manufacturers’ instructions for use, maintains assigned work areas and equipment, and assists with orienting new employees. The position offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates. The hourly pay range is $18.00 to $32.00, based on full-time employment and factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Ability to move freely, including standing, stooping, walking, bending, and pushing or pulling.
- Ability to regularly move 24 pounds up to a maximum of 50 pounds.
- Ability to communicate, read, write, speak, and understand fluent English.
Nice To Haves
- Sterile Processing certification from HSPA.
- At least 1 year of experience in an acute care setting.
Responsibilities
- Receive and timely process instrumentation, supplies, and equipment from operating rooms, departments, clinics, and outside customers.
- Clean and decontaminate instruments, scopes, and equipment; dispose of biohazard materials; and use proper PPE while disassembling and inspecting items and following manufacturers’ instructions for use.
- Perform sterilization and high-level disinfection of instruments, scopes, and equipment using steam autoclaves, low-temperature processes, and liquid chemicals.
- Perform and record required daily quality checks and tests on the sterile processing environment, instrumentation, and equipment.
- Document sterilization, high-level disinfection, and other tasks using electronic records, SPM, or paper charting.
- Follow standards for handling instrumentation and equipment, including AAMI standards and manufacturers’ instructions for use.
- Maintain assigned work areas and equipment in accordance with AAMI standards and manufacturers’ instructions for use.
- Assist in orienting new employees to work assignment areas and overall department operations.
- Prepare case carts for the following day’s surgery.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
- $2,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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