HOSPITAL CENTRAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN
Req #: | 164642 |
Department: | CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT |
Job Location: | UW Medical Center |
Posting Date: | 11/09/2019 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | $2,790 - $3,758 per month. |
Union Position: | Yes |
Limited Recruitment: |
Open to UW Employees only
If you are a UW employee and would like to be considered for this position, please login to your UW employee profile to apply. |
Shift: | Evening Shift |
Notes: | Weekend shift will be in rotation. |
UW Medical Center has an outstanding opportunity for an evening shift, FULL-TIME (100%) HOSPITAL CENTRAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN 1 in our UWMC Central Supplies Processing Department (CSPD). Under general supervision, the person in this position will receive, pick up, decontaminate, assemble, peel pack, and sterilize following established procedures.
- 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processed items; rotate trays and products to accommodate inventory movement before shelf-life expiration dates; remove outdated trays and products from shelves.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.
Requirements:
One year of experience as a Hospital Central Service Technician Trainee or equivalent or equivalent education/experience.
Desirables:
IAHCSMM certification.
This position provides opportunities to work in a fast-paced, challenging, diverse and rewarding environment. As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.
The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu.
If you are a UW employee and would like to be considered for this position, please login to your UW employee profile to apply.