Req #: 221773 Department: Job Location: Harborview Medical Center Posting Date: 04/28/2023 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $4106.00 - $5875.00 per month Other Compensation: Union Position: Yes Shift: Evening Shift
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, Center for Advanced Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (CARER), and mentally-and medically- vulnerable populations. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.
Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. Become part of our team, and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER'S CENTRAL PROCESSING has an outstanding opportunity for a part-time, temporary/hourly STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN / HOSPITAL CENTRAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN 2. This individual will be responsible for the decontamination, processing, sterilization, and assembly of complex surgical instrument arrangements.
As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.
WHAT YOU BRING:
REQUIRED:
Two years of experience as a Hospital Central Service Technician Trainee or equivalent or equivalent education/experience.
DESIRED:
IAHCSMM certification
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
Pick up and transport soiled instruments, case carts, basins, respiratory items and patient equipment from all patient care areas to the decontamination area for reprocessing.
Assemble and set up patient equipment such as IV pumps, vacuum regulators (wall suction), chest pumps, hyper/hypothermia units; test and make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
Load and operate semi-automatic cart washer to clean case carts, utility carts, patient chairs, etc.
Perform, analyze, and document sterilizer function tests using vacuum, chemical and biological indicators; take appropriate action for abnormal results.
Load autoclave carts and sterilize surgical instrument sets and respiratory equipment, through terminal sterilization using either steam or sterrad sterilization.
Inventory shelf level of processed items; rotate trays and products to accommodate inventory movement before shelf-life expiration dates; remove outdated trays and products from shelves.
Load and unload linen carts for steam sterilization.
Unload autoclave carts and place sterile instruments and linens in proper location in case cart area.
Decontaminate all soiled instruments according to Procedure and Policy standard.
Inspect, test, and assemble, package based on the guidelines.
Verify correct sterilization cycles by document with signature on the sterilizer printout.
Scan sterile peel pack and trays and stock to shelf.
Perform related duties as required.