HOSPITAL CENTRAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN 2, (evenings)

Job Description

UWMC- Montlake Central Supplies Processing Department (CSPD) has an outstanding opportunity for a Hospital Central Services Technician 2.

WORK SCHEDULE

• 40 hours per week

• Evening shift open

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
CSPD is instrumental to patient care and provides cleaning reprocessing & sterilization support services to Surgical Services and UW Medicine customers.
We are open 24/7. We collect reprocess & stock an average of 6500 surgical trays and some 6500 items a week. Our team focuses on compliance with all necessary regulatory requirements and quality assurances in order to provide the highest quality surgical Instruments.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Decontaminate process sterilize and assemble complex arrangements of specialized and intricate surgical instruments equipment and supplies for surgical procedures following established guidelines

• Prioritize the need for instruments equipment and supplies based on the scheduled surgical cases surgeries in process and surgical cases added during the work schedule

• Identify and sort contaminated instruments and equipment

• Disassemble and reassemble items with multiple parts

• Recognize dissembled parts of intricate instruments and equipment; reassemble and/or return to appropriate trays

• Determine and use the appropriate decontamination procedure

• Disassemble and decontaminate equipment and instruments using approved disinfectants detergents soaps cleaners and processing methods

• Collect and dispose of large volumes of biohazardous waste materials from surgical procedures

• Inspect test reassemble test for proper functioning package label and date instrumentation and equipment

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
High school graduation or equivalent
AND
One to two years of experience processing complex trays of surgical instruments and equipment
OR
equivalent education/experience.

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER - MONTLAKE
UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center - Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transits light rail station across the street.

Excellence. Exploration. Education. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE - A HIGHER DEGREE OF HEALTHCARE
UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region and preparing tomorrows physicians scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful welcoming environment where every patient family student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29000 healthcare professionals researchers and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center UW Medical Center - Montlake UW Medical Center - Northwest Valley Medical Center UW Medicine Primary Care UW Physicians UW School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$27.45 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$39.27 hourly

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

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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 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 committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 .

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

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.

Required Experience:

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