Job Description
Sterile Processing / Endoscopy Technician
Arlington, Washington
An Outpatient Clinic in Arlington, WA is looking for a Sterile Processing Technician to join their team. The focus of this position is the decontamination and reprocessing of instrument sets and reusable sterile supplies.
Schedule : Monday - Friday, 40 hour week. Variable evening shift 12pm-8:30pm or 2pm-10:30pm.
Overview of Responsibilities:
- Sterilization Cycle Management:
- Perform daily tasks for general ENT, orthopedic, and GI scopes .
- Conduct the complete sterilization cycle, including decontamination, cleaning, inspection, packaging, and sterilization of medical instruments.
- Instrument Processing:
- Operate and maintain sterilization equipment like autoclaves and washers/disinfectors .
- Prepare instruments for use in surgical procedures.
- Quality & Inventory Control:
- Maintain accurate documentation and logs for all sterilization processes.
- Inspect instruments for cleanliness, function, and damage.
- Assist with inventory management of supplies and instruments.
- Safety & Compliance:
- Adhere strictly to infection control policies and AAMI/AORN standards.
- Maintain a safe and organized work environment.
Requirements:
- Experience: Must have experience within the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) or GI lab.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in decontamination, inspection, and sterilization techniques.
Pay:
$20-$22 an hour (Dependant on experience)
Benefits:
- Paid Sick Time Offered (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances; WA - 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked)
- Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix Offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s).)
- 401k (eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1)
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Term Life Insurance Plan
Job Tags
Temporary work, Local area, Monday to Friday, Afternoon shift,