University of Washington
CENTRAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN / STERILE PROCESSING - OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Overview
Job Description:
CENTRAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN / STERILE PROCESSING - OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER . The NEW UW Medicine Outpatient Surgery Center at Harborview Medical Center has an outstanding opportunity for a Sterile Processing Technician (HCST 2). The start dates for these positions are 10/1/2025 and 11/1/2025. The Department Description: The UW Medicine Outpatient Surgery Center at Harborview is a five operating room surgical unit with supporting pre-operative, post-operative, and sterile processing departments. The anticipated opening date to patients is January 2026. WORK SCHEDULE DAY SHIFT 100% FTE, 40 HRS PER WEEK.
Primary Responsibilities
Pick up and transport soiled instruments, case carts, basins, respiratory items, and patient equipment from all patient care areas to the decontamination area for reprocessing.
Assemble and set up patient equipment such as IV pumps, vacuum regulators (wall suction), chest pumps, hyper/hypothermia units; test and make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
Load and operate semi-automatic cart washer to clean case carts, utility carts, patient chairs, etc.
Sterilizer function tests using vacuum, chemical and biological indicators.
Load autoclave carts and sterilize surgical instrument sets and respiratory equipment.
Inventory shelves of processed items; rotate trays and products; manage expiration dates.
Load and unload linen carts for steam sterilization.
Decontaminate all soiled instruments according to Procedure and Policy standards.
Required Qualifications
High school graduation or equivalent
One to two years of experience processing complex trays of surgical instruments and equipment or equivalent education/experience
About the Outpatient Surgery Center The new Outpatient Surgery Center opening on the Harborview Campus is located on the 4th floor of Ninth and Jefferson Building (NJB) and will open January 2026 to patients. The Surgery Center will feature 5 operating rooms, 12 pre/post bays, and sterile processing. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday with no holidays, weekends, or night hours. The Center aims to provide a seamless, patient-centered experience that supports ongoing operational efficiencies and quality improvements.
About Harborview Medical Center As the region's only Level I Trauma center, Harborview Medical Center is known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD CARE, and mentally and medically vulnerable populations. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community and the Northwest region. HMC is owned by King County and managed by the University of Washington and serves as a training site for UW School of Medicine.
About UW Medicine UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. Its mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. Our employees collaborate to perform high quality work with integrity and compassion, creating a respectful, welcoming environment for patients, families, students and colleagues. Approximately 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers and educators work across 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.
Compensation, Benefits And Position Details Pay Range Minimum: $57,096.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum: $81,672.00 annual
Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position
FTE: 100.00%
Our Commitment The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
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CENTRAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN / STERILE PROCESSING - OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER . The NEW UW Medicine Outpatient Surgery Center at Harborview Medical Center has an outstanding opportunity for a Sterile Processing Technician (HCST 2). The start dates for these positions are 10/1/2025 and 11/1/2025. The Department Description: The UW Medicine Outpatient Surgery Center at Harborview is a five operating room surgical unit with supporting pre-operative, post-operative, and sterile processing departments. The anticipated opening date to patients is January 2026. WORK SCHEDULE DAY SHIFT 100% FTE, 40 HRS PER WEEK.
Primary Responsibilities
Pick up and transport soiled instruments, case carts, basins, respiratory items, and patient equipment from all patient care areas to the decontamination area for reprocessing.
Assemble and set up patient equipment such as IV pumps, vacuum regulators (wall suction), chest pumps, hyper/hypothermia units; test and make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
Load and operate semi-automatic cart washer to clean case carts, utility carts, patient chairs, etc.
Sterilizer function tests using vacuum, chemical and biological indicators.
Load autoclave carts and sterilize surgical instrument sets and respiratory equipment.
Inventory shelves of processed items; rotate trays and products; manage expiration dates.
Load and unload linen carts for steam sterilization.
Decontaminate all soiled instruments according to Procedure and Policy standards.
Required Qualifications
High school graduation or equivalent
One to two years of experience processing complex trays of surgical instruments and equipment or equivalent education/experience
About the Outpatient Surgery Center The new Outpatient Surgery Center opening on the Harborview Campus is located on the 4th floor of Ninth and Jefferson Building (NJB) and will open January 2026 to patients. The Surgery Center will feature 5 operating rooms, 12 pre/post bays, and sterile processing. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday with no holidays, weekends, or night hours. The Center aims to provide a seamless, patient-centered experience that supports ongoing operational efficiencies and quality improvements.
About Harborview Medical Center As the region's only Level I Trauma center, Harborview Medical Center is known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD CARE, and mentally and medically vulnerable populations. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community and the Northwest region. HMC is owned by King County and managed by the University of Washington and serves as a training site for UW School of Medicine.
About UW Medicine UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. Its mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. Our employees collaborate to perform high quality work with integrity and compassion, creating a respectful, welcoming environment for patients, families, students and colleagues. Approximately 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers and educators work across 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.
Compensation, Benefits And Position Details Pay Range Minimum: $57,096.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum: $81,672.00 annual
Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position
FTE: 100.00%
Our Commitment The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
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