• Hospital Central Services Technician 1 (Days)

    University of Washington (Seattle, WA)


    Job Description

    The **UWMC- Montlake Central Supplies Processing Department (CSPD)** has an outstanding opportunity for a **Sterile Processing Technician (Hospital Central Services Technician 1).**

    WORK SCHEDULE

    + 40 hours per week

    + Mon - Fri

    + Day Shift

    POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

    Support Harborview’s Surgical Services / Operating Rooms by decontaminating, processing, sterilizing, and assembling complex surgical instrument arrangements

    DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

    Harborview ‘s Central Processing Unit manages the entire workflow of sterile instruments in the medical center and our supported clinics. The CPU is tasked with standardizing and consolidating the processes used to ensure the highest levels of sterility and cleanliness are being met for our patients. Utilizing the latest techniques and applying breakthrough technologies, the CPU provides unparalleled support to the Harborview mission of Patients Are First.

    PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

    + Verify correct sterilization cycles by checking and signing graphs and printouts;

    + Load autoclave carts and process products, including surgical instrument sets and respiratory equipment, through terminal sterilization using either steam or toxic gas as appropriate;

    + Perform, analyze, and document sterilizer function tests using vacuum, chemical, and biological indicators; take appropriate action for abnormal results;

    + Perform basic calculations related to verifying sterilizer functions and inventory control:

    + Inspect, test, assemble, package, label and date instruments, basins and procedure trays; label and sterilize linen packs and selected disposables; tag for repair;

    + Inventory and assemble special emergency kits such as Code 199 and disaster carts;

    + Sort, soak, and hand-clean basins and instruments; disassemble as needed; load into baskets and process through automatic washer/sterilizers;

    + Operate semi-automatic cart washer to clean case carts, utility carts, patient chairs, etc.

    REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

    + One year of experience as a Hospital Central Services Technician Trainee or equivalent

    + equivalent education/experience may be considered

    ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE

    Among the top medical centers in the United States, and ranked as the number 1 hospital in Washington State, as rated by U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Hospitals," UWMC prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. UWMC is operated by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW’s School of Medicine. The University of Washington is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

     

    Teamwork. Community. Opportunity.

     

    Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

    Pay Range Minimum:

    $52,164.00 annual

    Pay Range Maximum:

    $74,676.00 annual

    Other Compensation:

    $3,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible new part-time and full-time employees joining UW Medicine

    Benefits:

    For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

    Shift:

    First Shift (United States of America)

     

    Temporary or Regular?

     

    This is a regular position

    FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

    100.00%

    Union/Bargaining Unit:

    WFSE Campuswide

     

    About the UW

     

    Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

     

    UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

     

    Our Commitment

     

    The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://hr.uw.edu/eoaa/) . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

     

    To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

     

    Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .

     

    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.