The Sterile Processing Technician III decontaminates surgical instruments and equipment as well as inspects and assembles surgical instruments, equipment, trays, and packs.  Fills surgery case carts from predetermined listings.   May deliver case carts to surgical floor. Assists in recordkeeping and monitoring equipment operations.  Identify and reports supplies, equipment, and procedure problems.  May assist in the orientation and continuing training of other Technicians. Capable of making department section decisions in the absence of a Lead.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish Edmonds and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualification:

Completion of a formal Central Services Technician course or successfully challenged course test. Required within 1 year of hire National Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association. Required within 1 year of hire National Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution. 5 years Related experience with surgical instrumentation in hospital sterile processing/central service environment required.

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security.  We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.