Hospital Central Services Technician 2

Description

Western State Hospital is seeking to hire a Hospital Central Services Technician 2.
In this role, you'll maintain medical instruments, equipment, and supplies for Western State Hospital's campus, which also includes the Child Study and Treatment Center (CSTC).
You will gain valuable work experience in a large-scale hospital setting while expanding your knowledge and gaining hands-on experience.
The work schedule is 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday.
Free ORCA cards are available for Pierce County employees.

Some of what you will do

• Assemble complex arrangements of specialized and intricate medical/surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies
• Monitor medical schedules and plans to prioritize instruments, equipment, and supplies
• Collect and sort contaminated instruments and supplies and clean items; disassemble and reassemble items with multiple parts
• Problem-solve disinfection and sterilization equipment malfunctions and notify management of the need for correction
• Distribute instruments, surgical trays, and all types of medical supplies to patient care staff
• Inventory and assemble first aid kits, special emergency kits, procedure and care kits, and emergency carts
• Sort, soak, and hand clean basins and instruments, trays, and associated items, inspecting and disassembling when needed and process through the ultrasonic and washer/disinfector; clean and sanitize medical equipment
• Perform, analyze, and document sterilizer function tests using vacuum, chemical, and biological indicators; take appropriate action for abnormal results
• Support ward staff by providing medical supplies per periodic automatic replenishment as well as wound care and non-stocked medical supplies
• Provide assistance to staff in choosing supplies, identifying replacements or appropriate substitutions in out-of-stock conditions
• Restock supply shelves; remove outdated trays and products from shelves and store sterile and/or clean products
• Prepare and store bio-hazardous waste in accordance with regulations
• Document inventory transactions; participate in yearly fiscal/physical inventory

What we are looking for
Completion of a recognized Central Supply Technician course and one year of technical experience involving sterilization of surgical trays, medical supplies, equipment, and instruments in a hospital or institution central medical supply unit
OR
Two years of experience processing complex trays of surgical instruments and equipment (or equivalent education/experience)
A Hospital Central Service Technician certification is needed at the time of hire.
Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency's mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
If you have questions about the application process, email Chris Pulley, Recruiter, at chrispulley@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 07710Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protect­ed veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
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