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INSTRUMENT TECH (STERILE PROCESSING, NIGHTS, 100% FTE)

UW Medicine

INSTRUMENT TECH (STERILE PROCESSING, NIGHTS, 100% FTE)

Req #: 229123 Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER NORTHWEST - CENTRAL SERVICES Job Location: UW Medical Center - Northwest Posting Date: 12/08/2023 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $25.83 - $37.55 per hour Other Compensation: $3,500 SIGN ON BONUS TO ELIGIBLE NEW EMPLOYEES JOINING UW MEDICINE

  • NOT INCLUDED IN POSTED SALARY ARE APPLICABLE DIFFERENTIALS OF UP TO $2.00/HR 

Union Position: Yes Shift: Night Shift Benefits: The University of Washington (UW) offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package.

Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs

Plan for your future with tax-deferred investing through the UW retirement options

Enjoy generous vacation and sick leave policies and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance.

Receive UPASS Benefits, which includes free public transportation in the Puget Sound region w/ participating transit companies

For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. 

Req #: 229123 Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER NORTHWEST - CENTRAL SERVICES Job Location: UW Medical Center - Northwest Posting Date: 12/08/2023 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $25.83 - $37.55 per hour Other Compensation: $3,500 SIGN ON BONUS TO ELIGIBLE NEW EMPLOYEES JOINING UW MEDICINE

  • NOT INCLUDED IN POSTED SALARY ARE APPLICABLE DIFFERENTIALS OF UP TO $2.00/HR 

Union Position: Yes Shift: Night Shift Benefits: The University of Washington (UW) offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package.

Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs

Plan for your future with tax-deferred investing through the UW retirement options

Enjoy generous vacation and sick leave policies and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance.

Receive UPASS Benefits, which includes free public transportation in the Puget Sound region w/ participating transit companies

For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. 

UW Medical Center - Northwest Central Processing has an outstanding opportunity for a 100% FTE, NIGHT SHIFT, INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN. The Instrument Technician disassembles, cleans, disinfects, sterilizes, assembles and stores equipment and supplies used in the Operating Room or Endoscopy.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assembles instrument procedure trays, packs, case carts, and kits according to the prescribed manner using content lists

Inspects and tests equipment for function and/or damage; assures good working order

Wraps packages of linens, procedure trays, instruments and equipment for sterilization; heat seals; chooses the appropriate sterilization process for items and applies the correct sterilization chemical indicator and tape

Maintains assigned work areas and equipment in a clean and organized condition; maintains safety and sterility standards. Cleans shelves, floors, furniture, disinfects and makes bed, empties and replaces trash and linen bags

Stores, maintains, and inventories supplies and equipment

Coordinates and collaborates effectively with other members of a multi-disciplinary team, including MDs, RNs, and other medical support personnel

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED required

Minimum of one year experience as an Instrument Technician (or equivalent experience in another related OR job), including central processing/central services and decontamination experience

Basic knowledge of disinfection and sterilization principles and procedures; knowledge of hospital/surgical supplies and equipment, ability to recognize instruments by name and identify if working properly; knowledge of proper cleaning, handling, inspecting, and maintenance of equipment to assure disinfection, sterility and proper functioning/

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST 

UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital 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 six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. 

The UW Medical Center–Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring?Northwest Outpatient Medical Center andSpecialty Care Meridian Pavilion.

Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER 

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s 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 tomorrow’s 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 29,000 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. 

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

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 an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

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.

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