INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN - ENDOSCOPY - $3,500 SIGN-ON BONUS (FULL TIME, DAYS)

Company: University of Washington
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Notes: As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.This recruitment offers a $3,500 Recruitment Incentive to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine#UWMRecruitmentIncentiveA higher degree of healthcare.All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored.At UW Medical Center - Northwest, we're proud of the acclaim we've received for our excellence in patient care and safety. Among the local, regional and national recognition we've received are: The Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence Award; The Stroke Care Excellence Award; Winner of the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Patient Safety for the last three years in a row. We're one of the safest places to get care - among the top 5% in the country. Additionally, with an ambulatory network that includes over 30 outpatient clinics, 200 employees, and a world-class staff of healthcare professionals, we are proud to provide a wide spectrum of primary and specialty care across the Greater Seattle Area.Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. Become part of our team, and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.UW Medical Center - Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time (100% FTE, 40 hours per week), day shift INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN to join our Endoscopy unit. The Instrument Technician will play a key support role on a team that values exceptional patient care and collaboration.SCHEDULE:4x10s (7am - 5:30pm), Monday -Friday, with some on-call weekend responsibilities when needed.RESPONSIBILITIES:Assemble instrument procedure trays, packs, case carts, and kitsAssure good working order of equipmentClean, decontaminate, and disinfect equipmentWrap linens, procedure trays, instruments and equipment for sterilizationChoose appropriate sterilization process for items, and apply the correct sterilization chemical indicator and tapeOperate, maintain, and troubleshoot issues for routine washer and sterilizer machinesProperly store supplies and equipment, and assure all equipment and supplies are available and ready for proceduresUtilize sterile/aseptic technique and abide by AORN standards and UWMC protocols and standardsREQUIREMENTS:High school graduation or equivalent and 2 years of experience processing complex trays of surgical instruments and equipment; or equivalent education/experience.DESIRED:Graduation from an accredited Instrument Room Technician training program or a Central Processing training programCentral Service/Materials Management certificationUW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Neighborhood Clinics, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.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.Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.The University of Washington is 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.COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENTGovernor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14.2 requires employees of higher education and healthcare institutions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. View the Final candidate guide to COVID-19 vaccination requirement webpage for information about the medical or religious exemption process for final candidates.

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