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Central Processing Tech II
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2026-0698
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VMC Main Campus
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Sterile Processing
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Days
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Full Time
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1
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40
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Renton, WA
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Min $27.34- Max $43.61/hrly DOE
Job Description:
VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
JOB DESCRIPTION
Central Processing
TITLE: CENTRAL PROCESSING TECH II
ROLE: See job description for Service Partner for generic job duties.
JOB OVERVIEW:
Operates steam and gas sterilizers. Prepares items for sterilization process. Performs data entry on two computer systems. Dispenses and recovers patient care equipment. Prepares re-usable trays and instruments for sterilization. Prepares, sterilizes, and transports instruments and equipment for Valley Medical Center.
AREA OF ASSIGNMENT: Central Processing
HOURS OF WORK: Variable
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Surgical Services or designee.
The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT, AND WORKING
CONDITIONS: See Generic Job Description for Service Partner.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Service Partner
B: Unique Job Functions:
- Conforms to B.S.P. policies and procedures in regards to protective wearing apparel during each assignment.
- Conforms to all safety guidelines as written in the policy and procedure manual.
- Transports all biohazard products from all areas safely as listed in departmental procedures daily.
- Inspects all instruments and reusable items visually and manually. Will isolate all items needing repair.
- Prepares all products correctly for sterilization.
- Performs correct sterilization method for all products during each cycle.
- Provides correct control testing during each designated event.
- Process all priority items as written in the policy guidelines.
- Prepares all items by designated priority departments and products lists.
- Communicates in a positive and effective method both inter/intra departmental.
- Responds to various equipment alarms, telephone, or walk-in customers in an appropriate manner.
- Delivers all requested orders in a timely manner, or immediately in the case of a STAT request.
- Presents a courteous and polite manner when inquiries are made, whether by phone or personal contact at all times.
- Keep accurate and complete records as required.
- Prepare charge tickets correctly.
- Performs correct and appropriate data entry.
- Assembles all outpatient supply requests as orders are received.
- Provides service and information requests from customer's inquiries daily.
- Assists with development or modifications in all supply systems, instrumentation, and services as needed.
- Provides correct biological monitoring on all processed orders, instruments, and equipment, during every event.
- Accepts training and development in surgical instrumentation pertinent to Valley Medical Center.
- Accepts rotating assignments in Central Processing, i.e. prep and pack area, instrument room, decontamination room, and rounding.
- Works with high-level disinfectants and cleaning solutions. Some work in areas where ETO sterilant is being used.
Job Qualifications:
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