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Req #: 246241

Department: HARBORVIEW – OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER

Posting Date: 06/18/2025

Closing Info:

Open Until Filled

Salary: $5,946 - $8,920 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: **The University of Washington (UW) offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package.**

+ Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs

+ Plan for your future with tax-deferred investing through the UW retirement options

+ Enjoy generous vacation and sick leave policies and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance.

+ UPASS Benefits for free public transportation in the Puget Sound region w/ participating transit providers.For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908\_a11y.pdf)

HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER- CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT** has an outstanding opportunity for a **CENTRAL PROCESSING MANAGER(Manager of Sterile processing).** to join us at our **NEW** **UW Medicine Outpatient Surgery Center.** **WORK SCHEDULE

+ Day Shift **DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION** The **UW Medicine Outpatient Surgery Center at Harborview** is a five operating room surgical unit with supporting pre-operative, post-operative, and sterile processing departments. The anticipated opening date to patients is January 2026. **POSITION HIGHLIGHTS** The Central Processing Manager is responsible for directing the NJB Central Processing Unit by providing equipment and sterilized instrumentation to the NJB Operating Rooms. The Central Processing Manager will also ensure the department will meet or exceed the JCAHO requirements and that the department be maintained in a cost-effective manner. Oversee and manage the activities of Central Processing, its functions, operations and services which include central decontamination and sterile processing of reusable instruments and equipment used throughout the NJB Operating Rooms. **PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**

+ Assure the standards of operation of the department are in compliance with the standards set by regulatory agencies, such as the state Department of Health, Joint Commission, and other regulatory agencies.

+ Design, implement and evaluate systems to support patient care. Collaborate and promote team building with all disciplines and departments.

+ Mentor, coach, and develop Central Sterile Technicians.

+ Respond promptly to department needs.

+ Monitor employee productivity. Provide staffing appropriate for workload and case volume. Track use of instruments and loss prevention efforts.

+ Hire, supervise, counsel, discipline and terminate staff in collaboration with the Operative Services Director.

+ Participate in writing, reviewing and revising department/service policies and procedures. **REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS** Professional Certificate in Central Sterile ProcessingANDFour years Experience in Sterile Processing units, experience in Management of staff preferably in sterile processing environmentOREquivalent combination of education and experience **ABOUT THE OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER** The new **Outpatient Surgery Center** opening on the Harborview Campus is located on the 4th floor of Ninth and Jefferson Building (NJB) and will open January 2026 to patients. The Surgery Center will feature 5 operating rooms, 12 pre/post bays, and sterile processing. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday with no holidays, weekends, or night hours. The Center will offer same-day surgery procedures utilizing state-of–the-art equipment to our community of patients that meet the necessary criteria. This reflects the Center’s innovative, patient-centered culture, supporting ongoing operational efficiencies and quality improvements. The goal is to provide a seamless, low-stress surgical experience for each patient, surgeon, and staff member. The unit will provide a soothing environment with natural lighting and patient privacy. **ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER** As the region's only Level I Trauma center, Harborview Medical Center is well known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD CARER, and mentally and medically vulnerable populations. In addition to the centers of emphasis, HMC serves a mission population for King County. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. HMC is owned by King County and managed by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW’s School of Medicine. **Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/uw-medical-center-northwest)** Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. **ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER** UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. **Become part of our team. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs)** Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.