Sterile Processing Technician full-time/nights weekends
About The Position
Overlake Hospital is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician for its Sterile Processing Department. The technician performs the technical tasks involved in decontaminating, assembling, packaging, and sterilizing reprocessed items and equipment, including full surgical instrument trays. The role also involves developing and maintaining systems and projects under the direction of the shift supervisor. This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week, working Friday through Sunday in 12-hour night shifts. The work is performed in a clean, climate-controlled, well-lit environment and includes exposure to disinfectants, cleaning agents, and sterilants. Frequent walking and standing are required, as well as 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. Compensation offers are based on relevant experience and internal equity; some positions may offer additional pay based on shift, certification, or education level.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; the education description also specifies completion of high-school-level studies.
- Current Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) certification is required.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the principles and theory of decontamination and sterilization procedures.
- Detailed knowledge of identifying and properly handling surgical instrumentation and assembling full surgical instrument trays, surgical power equipment, and scopes.
- Ability to perform routine duties without direct supervision and to assist new personnel during training.
- Physically capable of frequent walking and standing for long periods.
- Ability to 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 health care 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.
- Perform routine Surgical Processing tasks and duties without direct supervision.
- Identify and properly handle surgical instrumentation; assemble surgical instrument trays, surgical power equipment, and scopes.
- Assist and support new personnel during their training period.
- Demonstrate initiative in performing non-routine tasks and 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.
- 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 needs including childcare and eldercare.
- 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
Education Level
High school or GED
