Sterile Processing Technician Job in Brewster, WA

Three Rivers Hospital is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to join our Sterile Processing department. This is a full-time position working 5x8 hour day shifts, starting January 4, 2027, for a 56-week assignment at $2,261 per week.

About the Role

You will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and proper care of all surgical equipment used in the operating room. Your responsibilities include:

• Pick instrument sets and select appropriate instrumentation based on the proposed surgery, possible complications, and surgeon preferences
• Scrub, gown, and glove yourself and other team members for operative procedures
• Drape patients or assist the surgeon with draping according to approved methods
• Handle instruments correctly and assure proper functioning throughout procedures
• Ensure proper technique and sterile practices are maintained in the OR, and call attention to any break in sterile technique
• Count sponges and sharps with the Circulating Nurse before and after surgery
• Assist with table and room clean-up before and following procedures
• Act as first assistant to the surgeon as needed, including retracting tissue, cutting sutures, sponging blood, and irrigating wounds
• Properly identify and preserve specimens received during surgery
• Check equipment for leaks, broken or loose parts, and other defects
• Clean and sterilize all tools according to specific protocols
• Organize inventory and ensure proper stock levels for all procedures
• Stock and inventory crash carts
• Distribute instruments within the facility to the surgery department and other appropriate areas
• Run autoclaves and other sterilization equipment, including steam autoclaves and sonic washers
• Organize surgical instrument trays and record sterilizer test results

Requirements

You must hold current BLS certification and have a minimum of one year of experience in OR scrub nursing or successful graduation from a Surgical Technologist training program. Certification as a Central Supply Technician is a plus. You must be able to tolerate blood and body tissue exposure and be willing to work different shifts, take call, and work weekends as scheduling demands.