Sterile Processing Technician - Everett, WA

Company: Optum
Location: Everett
Posted on: February 17, 2025

Job Description:

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Sterile Processing Tech functions as an integral member of the team and is responsible for performing technical tasks that support clinical operations. The focus of this position is the decontamination and reprocessing of instrument sets and reusable sterile supplies. Included responsibility is the preparation of case carts for upcoming days surgery.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Receives and processes instrumentation, supplies, and equipment from the operating room, departments, clinics, and outside customers in a timely manner
• Cleaning and decontamination of instruments, scopes, equipment, and disposal of biohazard. Utilizing proper PPE, tech will disassemble, inspect, and decontaminate via manual, ultrasonic and automated process following IFUs
• Performs sterilization, and high-level disinfection of instruments, scopes and equipment via steam autoclaves, low temp and liquid chemical
• Performs and records required daily quality checks and tests on the sterile processing environment, instrumentation, and equipment
• Documents sterilization, HLD and tasks via electronic records, SPM or paper charting
• Follows standards for handling instrumentation and equipment including AAMI standards and manufacturers instruction for use
• Maintains assigned work areas and equipment to follow AAMI standards and IFUs
• Assists in orientation of new employees to each work assignment area and total department operation
  Youll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Ability to move freely and move 24lbs to max of 50lbs on a regular basis
  • Ability to communicate, read, write, speak and understand fluent English
    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Sterile processing Certification HSPA
    • 1+ years of experience in an acute care setting
      The hourly range for this role is $16.88 to $33.22 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, youll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyoneof every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and incomedeserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
      
      
      Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
      
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