What are the responsibilities and job description for the Central Processing Technician position at Overlake Medical Center and Clinics?
Job Details
Job Ref:
R-8153
Location:
1035 116th Ave NE, Building 2 West Tower Basement, Bellevue, WA 98004
Category:
Sterile Processing
Shift:
Day Shift
Welcome to a medical center where you're the center of attention.
Pay range:
$21.79 - $35.31
$2,000 Sign-on Bonus for Central Processing Technician
Overlake Hospital is seeking a Central Processing Technician for the Sterile Processing Department. The Central Processing Technician will be responsible for the technical functional tasks involved in the decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of all reprocessed items and equipment, including full surgical instruments trays. Additionally, the Central Processing Technician will be responsible for developing and maintaining systems and projects under the direction of the shift supervisor.
Overlake Hospital is seeking a Central Processing Technician for the Sterile Processing Department. The Central Processing Technician will be responsible for the technical functional tasks involved in the decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of all reprocessed items and equipment, including full surgical instruments trays. Additionally, the Central Processing Technician will be responsible for developing and maintaining systems and projects under the direction of the shift supervisor.
Schedule: Full Time / Day Shift
Qualifications for Central Processing Technician:
- Education should include the equivalent of completion of High School level studies and Surgical Processing Technician Course completion strongly preferred.
- Must obtain CRSCT certification within one year of hire date.
- Preferred one year or more demonstrated competence and experience in a comparable position in another health care institution.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in the English Language.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of the principles and theory relating to decontamination and sterilization procedures.
- Ability to learn identification and proper handling of surgical instrumentation and to assemble full surgical instrument trays, surgical power equipment, and scopes.
- Ability to perform all routine tasks/duties in the Surgical Processing, without direct supervision.
- Ability to assist and support new personnel during their training period.
- Demonstrated ability and initiative in performance of non-routine tasks/projects, without direct supervision.
- Physically capable of standing and walking for long periods of time. Ability to lift instrument sets weighing approximately 30 pounds.
Qualifications for Certified Central Processing Technician:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Current Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), or Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) is required.
- One year of sterile processing experience in a acute care hospital setting preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in the English Language. Thorough knowledge and understanding of the principles and theory relating to decontamination and sterilization procedures required. Detailed knowledge of identification and proper handling of surgical instrumentation and assembly of full surgical instrument tray, surgical power equipment, and scopes also required.
- Frequent periods of walking and standing. Exposure to and contact with disinfectants, cleaning agents, and sterilants. Work is performed in a clean, climate-controlled, well-lit environment.
Why join Overlake?
We're proud to offer benefits that support you in every stage of your career and life. But it's our inspirational culture that truly sets us apart.
- Local, visible leaders who care about you.
- A values-based work environment.
- An active Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council.
- Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.
- Many Overlake services covered at 100%.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.
- Generous 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.
- An expanded Employee Assistance Program.
- A caregiver support program to help with everything from childcare to eldercare.
- Free parking and Orca transit passes.
If this sounds like an environment where you'll thrive, we'd love to hear from you.
How much will this job pay?
Posted pay ranges represent the entire pay scale, from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional pay based on shift, certification or level of education. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience and internal equity.
Salary : $10,000
