Sterile Processing Technician Seattle
About The Position
For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Sterile Processing Tech functions as an integral member of the team and is responsible for performing technical tasks that support clinical operations. The focus of this position is the decontamination and reprocessing of instrument sets and reusable sterile supplies. Included responsibility is the preparation of case carts for upcoming day’s surgery. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Requirements
- Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing/pulling) move 24lbs to max of 50lbs on a regular basis
- Ability to communicate, read, write, speak and understand fluent English
Nice To Haves
- Sterile Processing certification HSPA
- 1+ years of experience in an acute care setting
Responsibilities
- Receives and processes instrumentation, supplies, and equipment from the operating room, departments, clinics, and outside customers in a timely manner
- Cleaning and decontamination of instruments, scopes, equipment, and disposal of biohazard. Utilizing proper PPE, tech will disassemble, inspect, and decontaminate via manual, ultrasonic and automated process following IFU’s
- Performs sterilization, and high-level disinfection of instruments, scopes and equipment via steam autoclaves, low temp and liquid chemical
- Performs and records required daily quality checks and tests on the sterile processing environment, instrumentation, and equipment
- Documents sterilization, HLD and tasks via electronic records, SPM or paper charting
- Follows standards for handling instrumentation and equipment including AAMI standards and manufacturers instruction for use
- Maintains assigned work areas and equipment to follow AAMI standards and IFU’s
- Assists in orientation of new employees to each work assignment area and total department operation
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
