Req #: 229974

　　Department: UWMC-NORTHWEST CENTRAL PROCESSING

　　Posting Date: 01/17/2024

　　Closing Info: Open Until Filled

　　Salary: $27.69 - $40.28 per hour

　　Shift: Night Shift

　　Notes: 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 companiesFor detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908_a11y.pdf)

　　$3,500 Sign-On Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine UW Medical Center - Northwest Central Processing has an outstanding opportunity for an INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN LEAD. WORK SCHEDULE

　　40 hours per week

　　Night Shift POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

　　Disassemble, clean, disinfect, sterilize, assemble, and store equipment and supplies used in the Operating Room or Endoscopy. Instrument Technician Lead functions competently and independently, under the general direction of the supervisor, manager, or a Registered Nurse. PRIMARY JOB 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 POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

　　High school diploma or equivalent

　　Minimum of two years 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.

　　Prefer graduation from either an accredited Instrument Room Technician training program or Central Processing (Central Services) training program.

　　Prefer Central Service/Materials Management certification. 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 and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion. Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/uw-medical-center-northwest) 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. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs) Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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