Sterile Processing Technician full-time/weekday nights
About The Position
Overlake Hospital is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician for its Sterile Processing Department. The technician performs technical duties involved in decontaminating, assembling, packaging, and sterilizing reprocessed items and equipment, including full surgical instrument trays. The technician also develops and maintains systems and projects under the direction of the shift supervisor. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, working an eight-hour night shift from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. The work takes place in a clean, climate-controlled, well-lit environment and includes exposure to disinfectants, cleaning agents, and sterilants. Frequent walking and standing are required, as is the ability to lift instrument sets weighing approximately 30 pounds. The posted hourly pay range is $26.53–$41.85. New hires may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Overlake describes its culture as values-based, with visible local leaders, and offers benefits including medical insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement matching, an Employee Assistance Program, caregiver support, free parking, and Orca transit passes.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; the qualifications also describe completion of high-school-level studies as the equivalent.
- Current Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) certification is required.
- Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of principles and theory relating to decontamination and sterilization procedures.
- Detailed knowledge of identifying and properly handling surgical instruments and assembling full surgical instrument trays, surgical power equipment, and scopes.
- Ability to perform routine duties without direct supervision and support new personnel during training.
- Physically able to stand and walk for long periods and lift instrument sets weighing approximately 30 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a Surgical Processing Technician course is strongly preferred.
- One year or more of demonstrated competence and experience in a comparable position at another healthcare institution is preferred.
- One year of sterile processing experience in an acute-care hospital setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Decontaminate, assemble, package, and sterilize reprocessed items and equipment, including full surgical instrument trays.
- Develop and maintain systems and projects under the direction of the shift supervisor.
- Identify and properly handle surgical instrumentation, and assemble surgical instrument trays, surgical power equipment, and scopes.
- Perform routine Surgical Processing tasks without direct supervision.
- Assist and support new personnel during their training period.
- Perform non-routine tasks and projects with initiative and 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.
- 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 for childcare, eldercare, and other needs.
- Free parking and Orca transit passes.
- Sign-on bonus eligibility for new hires.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
