Req #: 220099 Department: HMC CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT Job Location: Harborview Medical Center Posting Date: 05/05/2023 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $4399 - $6299 per month Other Compensation: Union Position: Yes Shift: First Shift
As the region's only Level I Trauma center,Harborview Medical Centeris 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.
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HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER'S CENTRAL PROCESSINGhas an outstanding opportunity for a part-timeSTERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN / HOSPITAL CENTRAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN LEAD. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the decontamination, processing, sterilization, and assembly of complex surgical instrument arrangements.
REQUIREMENTS

High school graduation or equivalent

Three years of experience processing complex trays of surgical instruments and equipment
RESPONSIBILITIES

Transport soiled instruments, basins and equipment from patient care areas to the appropriate decontamination areas.

Sort, soak instruments and equipment; disassemble as needed; load into baskets and process through automatic washer/sterilizers.

Prepare disinfectant solutions from toxic substances and chemicals according to manufacturer’s specifications; disinfects instruments and equipment such as tourniquets, drills, endoscopy equipment, infusion pumps, etc.

Operate semi-automatic cart washer to clean case carts, utility carts and other equipment.

Inspect, test, assemble, package, label and date instruments, supplies and equipment.

Tag broken or damaged instruments or equipment for repair and remove items from service.

Prepare specialized instruments and equipment for steam, gas or chemical sterilization as appropriate.

Package instrument sets in a manner that facilitate sterility and ease of use.

Assemble special emergency trays (examples: Crash Laparotromy Set, Peripheral Vascular Set, Chest Set).

Assemble, set up, test and document the set up and testing of specialized equipment (example: drills and flexible scopes).

Load autoclave carts and process instruments, equipment and supplies through the appropriate sterilization cycle.

Verify correct sterilization cycles by checking and signing autoclave printouts and sterilizer load cards.

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

Inventory and store sterile instruments, equipment and supplies; restock or re-supply as necessary to maintain appropriate par levels.