At Island Health, people are at the center of everything we do. As a part of the Surgical Services team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our mission to care for those who care for others. You’ll help create a positive and seamless experience for every team member — ensuring they feel valued, supported, and heard.
- In the Sterile Processing Technician position, you will play a key role in the decontamination and processing of instruments and equipment. Re-stock equipment carts used in various hospital departments.
- Location: Anacortes, WA / Onsite
- Schedule: 1 FTE / Full Time / Days
- Salary Range: $21.30- $31.64/ hr.
- Shift Differentials:
- Night Differential - $2.25
- Evening Differential - $1.65
- Weekend Differential - $1.50
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What you will be doing
- Distributes medical surgical reprocessed instruments to clinical areas daily and as needed.
- Cleans, packages and processes various trays and instruments.
- Keeps adequate inventory of stock in surgical services to assure continuous patient care.
- Operates decontaminating and high-level disinfecting equipment and maintains daily control record to assure proper sterilization.
- Cleans shelves, cupboards, autoclaves, sinks and counters according to written procedures.
- Clean and disinfect endoscopy scopes as needed.
- Assists in evaluation of new products.
- Assists in keeping records specific to department.
- Assist in orienting new Central Supply personnel.
- Retrieves supplies from Materials Management Department.
- Takes call time on a rotation basis.
- Ensure instrumentation is available and ready for next day’s surgery schedule and alert director of shortages.
- Responsible for prioritizing trays of instruments for reprocessing ensuring the availability of instruments in demand
- Respond to pages promptly and appropriately.
- Perform daily air removal tests (DART) and biological testing for sterilizers.
- Answer departmental phone and respond to requests accordingly.
- Troubleshoot equipment as needed.
- Attends workshops and in-services which meet individual needs in area of skill development and continuing education.
- Must have demonstrated ability to interact positively with Administration, Directors, Managers, Supervisors, peers, co-workers, subordinates, patients and visitors.
- Must meet regular attendance standard and must stay at or below average sick leave utilization levels.
What you will bring to the role
- Makes sound judgments based on factual information.
- Establishes work priorities based on work load and need.
- Correctly identifies surgical instruments and medical surgical supplies.
- Demonstrates knowledge and working vocabulary of medical terminology.
- Communicates relevant information accurately and concisely.
- Functions as a member of a team demonstrating team effort.
- Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrates knowledge and ability to perform in a calm and proficient manner in an emergency situation.
- Demonstrates knowledge and ability to utilize good aseptic technique and infection control practices.
Your Experience and Qualifications
- On the job or formal training as a central service technician over 30 days or up to 3 months.
- Current CRCST Certification
- High School graduate or equivalency
Make a Difference with Us
At Island Health, every role contributes to our mission of compassionate, high-quality care. Join us and help create a workplace where every team member feels valued and supported.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- We believe in taking care of our people so they can take care of others. When you join Island Health, you’ll enjoy a culture that values integrity, compassion, teamwork, and growth — plus a robust benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Benefits
- Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Vested Retirement Contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs
- Employee Recognition Events and a supportive, community-focused team
Ready to Apply?
Apply today and take the next step in your career with Island Health.
