Hospital Central Services Technician 2

About the role

UW Medical Center‑Northwest Central Processing is seeking a Hospital Central Services Technician 2. The position involves disassembling, cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, assembling, and storing equipment and supplies used in the Operating Room or Endoscopy at UW Medical Center‑Northwest, an acute‑care hospital in Seattle.

Responsibilities

• Assemble instrument procedure trays, packs, case carts, and kits according to prescribed content lists.
• Inspect and test equipment for function or damage to ensure good working order.
• Wrap packages of linens, procedure trays, instruments, and equipment for sterilization; apply heat seals, select the appropriate sterilization process, and attach the correct chemical indicator and tape.
• Maintain assigned work areas and equipment in a clean, organized condition while upholding safety and sterility standards (clean shelves, floors, furniture; disinfect and make beds; empty and replace trash and linen bags).
• Store, maintain, and inventory supplies and equipment.
• Coordinate and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including MDs, RNs, and other medical support personnel.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• At least two years of experience processing complex trays of surgical instruments and equipment.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications where legal requirements (e.g., licenses, certifications) do not apply.

Schedule

Full‑time, 40 hours per week. Shift: First Shift (United States of America).

Pay

Hourly rate ranges from $27.95 (minimum) to $40.64 (maximum).

Benefits

For detailed information about benefits for this position, visit UW Staff Benefits. This position is covered by Union/Bargaining Unit SEIU 1199NW.