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Job Summary and Responsibilities

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Why Choose St. Joseph Medical Center?

At St. Joseph Medical Center, we're more than just a workplace – we're a family. Our culture is built on Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration, values you'll experience from the moment you walk through our doors. Join a friendly, supportive, and cohesive team that's passionate about providing exceptional care to our community. We strive to be the most trusted destination for health in the Pacific Northwest, and we're excited for you to become a part of our St. Joseph family!

Role: Sterile Processing Technician

Are you meticulous and dedicated to patient safety? As a Sterile Processing Technician, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of care. Your responsibilities will include the efficient and meticulous decontamination and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment, utilizing various methods such as ultrasonic cleaning, steam sterilization, and ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization. You'll meticulously inspect instruments for damage and proper function, assembling them onto surgical trays according to precise specifications and aseptic techniques. You'll also be responsible for assembling and preparing surgical packs and trays, ensuring proper labeling and documentation.

Join us and contribute to a team that makes a real difference!

Job Requirements

Experience/ Licensure/Certification:

Graduation from the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management Course (preferred) and one year of related work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities preferably in an operating room acute care hospital or central services department preferred.

Current certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) by the International Association of Health Care Central Service Material Management (IAHCCSMM) at hire or within six months of date of hire; OR

Current certification as a Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Technician (CSPDT) by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing.

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Pay Range

$25.05 - $37.97 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.