Senior Central Supply Distribution Technician

Senior Central Supply Distribution Technician at Swedish Cherry Hill in Seattle, WA.

Full-Time Evening Shift

The Instrument Service Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that each surgical procedure has complete, accurate and on-time sterile instrumentation. Works with Sterile Processing, Operating Room, and Surgery Scheduling staff to plan in advance for scheduled surgeries. Responds immediately to resolve instrument-related concerns or to satisfy additional instrument needs during all surgical cases. Instrument Service Coordinators work together to manage shared or limited instrument resources between cases and departments. Manages standard and rapid turnover of instrumentation, including monitoring of flash sterilization. Assists with quality measurement and monitoring by performing regular instrument set and case cart audits. Develops advanced instrument knowledge for specific surgical specialties in addition to maintaining general instrument knowledge. Assists with management of vendor sets where applicable. Works with Instrument Resource Techs and Specialty Charge RNs to ensure proper location and management of core instrumentation. Maintains instrument processing skills and assists with daily work in Sterile Processing as needed or assigned. Acts as a resource for specialty instrumentation care, handling and location.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish Cherry Hill 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 Qualifications:

• Completion of a Central Service Technician course or completion of an accredited Surgical Technology Course Or equivalent OR experience required.
• Upon hire: National Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association or
  • Upon hire: National Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution.
• 3 years recent experience in a Sterile Processing Department OR recent instrument-related experience in an Operating Room environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a large multi-specialty facility with more than 12 operating rooms.
• Prior experience working with an instrument tracking system, such as InstaCount Plus and ESI.

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