Sterile Processing Tech Per Diem
Company: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: September 15, 2023
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Job Description:
**Overview** In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver
the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience,
Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural
partners to build a new health system centered around the patient:
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. **We're proud to share that St.
Joseph Medical Center was recognized among the** Best Hospitals in
Washington
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**state by** **_U.S. News & World Report_** _._ Our combined system
builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of
care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and
providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater
impact on the health and well-being of our communities. **Facility
Overview:** CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to
build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific
Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering
quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most
complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to
meet their needs with convenient access to the regions most
prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.
While youre busy impacting the healthcare industry, well take care
of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA,
matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance,
annual bonus eligibility, and more! **Responsibilities** **Job
Summary** Sterile Processing Tech performs efficient and meticulous
decontamination/sterilization of surgical instruments and
equipment, as well as inspecting and assembling surgical
instruments, equipment, trays, and packs according to prescribed
protocols and industry standards for aseptic technique. Depending
on assigned hospital, incumbents rotate assignments among various
decontamination sterilization processing, surgical tray assembly,
supply and distribution functions in a continually changing medical
and surgical facility. Work also includes: 1) tray assembly, 2)
assisting in recordkeeping and monitoring equipment operations, 3)
maintaining department inventory and 4) identifying and reporting
supply, equipment, and procedure problems and 5) dispensing
equipment and supplies. Incumbents are also accountable for
demonstrating awareness of personal and work area safety at all
times; using evidence-based practices (EBP) and complying with
facility safety policies and procedures in carrying out duties
including those for blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases
and; keeping knowledge current on aseptic techniques and basic
microbiology sufficient to understand the ways diseases and
infections are transmitted and the importance of clean and sterile
supplies in patient care; attending training in new and improved
sterilization practices and developments in the microbiology,
bacteriology, and therapeutic practices as they affect the sterile
supply operation. **Qualifications** **Education & Experience**
Graduation from the International Association of Healthcare Central
Service Material Management Course (preferred) and one year of
related work experience that demonstrates attainment of the
requisite job knowledge skills/abilities, preferably in an
operating room, acute care hospital or central services department
preferred. **Licensure/Certification** Current certification as a
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) by the
International Association of Health Care Central Service Material
Management (IAHCCSMM) at hire or within six month of date of hire;
OR Current certification as a Certified Sterile Process
Distribution Technician (CSPDT) by the Certification Board for
Sterile Processing. **Pay Range** $15.26 - $30.50 / hour We are an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Keywords: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Tacoma , Sterile Processing Tech Per Diem, Other , Tacoma, Washington
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