INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN ( FULL-TIME NIGHTS)

Req : 191928 Department: UWMC-NORTHWEST CENTRAL PROCESSING Job Location Detail: 1550 N. 115th St.; Seattle, WA 98133 Posting Date: 06/03/2022 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $20.34-29.59 Per Hour Shift: Night Shift Notes: This position provides opportunities to work in a fast-paced, challenging, diverse and rewarding environment. As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. ( hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-classified-staff-20191231.pdf) This recruitment offers a $3,500 Recruitment Incentive to eligible new employees joining UW MedicineUWMRecruitmentIncentive A Higher Degree of Healthcare 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. At UW Medical Center Northwest, were proud of the acclaim we''ve received for our excellence in patient care and safety. Among the local, regional and national recognition we''ve received are: The Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence Award; The Emergency Medicine Excellence Award; The Stroke Care Excellence Award; Winner of the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Patient Safety for the last three years in a row. Were also one of the safest places to get care among the top 5% in the country. UW Medical Center Northwest includes a full-service, non-profit community hospital offering comprehensive medical, surgical and therapeutic services. With 281 beds, more than 1900 employees and a world-class medical staff, we provide innovative, technologically advanced care on a patient-friendly, easy-access campus, just north of Seattle. UW Medical Center - Northwest Central Processing has an outstanding opportunity for a VARIED FULL-TIME NIGHTS, INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN. The Instrument Technician disassembles, cleans, disinfects, sterilizes, assembles and stores equipment and supplies used in the Operating Room or Endoscopy. The Instrument Technician functions competently and independently, under the general direction of the supervisor, manager, or a Registered Nurse. 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 REQUIREMENTS: 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/ DESIRED: Prefer graduation from either an accredited Instrument Room Technician training program or Central Processing (Central Services) training program Prefer Central Service/Materials Management certificationEOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Flowserve will also not discriminate against an applicant or employee for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing their pay or, in certain circumstances, the pay of their co-workers. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination ProvisionIf you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]. In order to quickly respond to your request, please use the words ''Accommodation Request'' as your subject line of your email. For more information, read the Accessibility Process.

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