Sterilization Services Tech. at Mason Health – Shelton, Washington

Sterilization Services Technician: This 1.0 FTE/Full-time position is scheduled to work 8-HR variable shifts and is AFSCME represented, scheduled call required.

Compensation: Non-exempt, $22.71/HR - $31.38/HR

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – With employer paid premiums for full-time employees
• Mental Health & Wellness Resources – Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Talkspace, and the Calm App.
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Retirement/Deferred Compensation Plans – Mason Health contributes 8% of your compensation every pay period when you contribute at least 5%.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Approved by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for student loan repayment programs.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – Accrue up to 8 hours of PTO every bi-weekly pay period, starting with 5 weeks of PTO and increasing to 7+ weeks after 3 years.

• Employee Referral Program – Earn up to $7,500 depending on the role.

• Nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest – Shelton offers the perfect balance of work and lifestyle, with access to top outdoor recreation, local dining, and unique attractions. Located near Olympic National Park and Puget Sound, it’s a gateway to adventure, surrounded by lush evergreen forests, crisp mountain air, and serene waters.

Job Summary:

The central sterile processing technician coordinates and collaborates the overall cleaning, decontamination, assembly and dispensing of surgical instruments, equipment and supplies needed for daily surgical procedures in surgery.

Job Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for control of all parts of the sterilization process:
   • decontamination
   • prep, pack, sterilize
   • documentation of sterilization; and
   • sterile storage including remediation of equipment failures and hazards.
2. Provide integrity and sterility of products and services for the customers.
3. Maintain consistency and continuous workflow between the OR, clinics, OB, ER and Central Service Sterile Processing while practicing excellent customer service.
4. Operate and maintain decontamination equipment. Report systems failures timely and appropriately.
5. Monitor surgery schedules daily, participates in daily checkout as necessary, identifies general, specific and potential needs for all cases. Brings concerns to lead, charge RN or Director as appropriate for resolution.
6. Operate and maintain autoclaves, V-pro and Steris machines, maintaining accurate records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed.
7. Monitor surgery schedules daily, identifying general, specific and potential needs for all cases.
8. Participates in continuing education.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent
2. Graduation from an accredited training program in Sterile instrumentation reprocessing
3. One year of Central Service or Sterile Processing experience preferred

Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations:

1. Central Service Technician Certification required within 6 months of hire

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
2. Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations
3. Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude and interact collaboratively with employees from all departments
4. Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical information
6. Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
7. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
8. Ability to handle difficult situations involving peers, physicians, or others in a professional manner

Mason Health practices equal employment opportunity towards all workforce members and applicants for employment. Mason Health does not engage in or tolerate any discrimination in the workplace prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. Specifically, no workforce member will be discriminated against on the basis of their race, color, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion/creed, age, disability, marital or veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal law.