Sterile Processing Technician - Central Supply

About the job

Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla is hiring a full-time sterile processing technician for its Central Supply department. The technician handles the work of the central processing department, including cleaning, decontaminating and sterilizing items for the hospital's units.

Providence says it is the largest health care provider in Washington; in eastern Washington it provides care in Spokane, Stevens and Walla Walla counties.

What you'll do

• Clean, decontaminate and sterilize items based on unit needs and requests
• Complete, record and report all biological monitoring and air removal tests
• Inspect inventory regularly to keep stock and supplies at the right levels
• Transport IV solutions and medications
• Take call on a rotating basis when the central processing department is closed

What you need

• Within 1 year of hire, one of these: National Certified Registered Central Service Technician from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association, or National Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution

Preferred

• Experience in central supply or processing, or as a CNA

Schedule

• Full-time, variable shift
• Rotating call during hours the department is not open

Benefits

• A 401(k) savings plan with employer matching
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Time off, including paid parental leave, vacations, holidays and time for health issues
• Voluntary benefits and well-being resources
• Shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives or bonus opportunities may be available on top of base pay