Sterile Processing Technician Surgical Services, Per Diem, Variable Shift

Sterile Processing Technician – Per Diem (Variable Shift)

Location: Anacortes, WA
Schedule: 0.1 FTE / Per Diem | Monday–Friday | Variable Shifts with On-Call Coverage
Salary Range: $21.30 – $31.64 / per hour

Differentials:

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  Nights – $2.25 per hour

  
  


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  Evenings – $1.65 per hour

  
  


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  Weekends – $1.50 per hour

  
  

Be the Unsung Hero Behind Every Safe Surgery

At Island Health, every procedure depends on precision — and that begins with you. As a Sterile Processing Technician, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our surgical teams have the sterile, reliable instruments they need to deliver exceptional care. Whether you’re an experienced technician or just starting out, this is a meaningful opportunity to grow your career while making a direct impact on patient safety.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Island Health is more than a hospital — it’s a community. We’re committed to supporting our team members with excellent benefits and a culture built on collaboration, respect, and growth.

Highlights include:

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  Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

  
  


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  Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Benefit

  
  


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  Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance

  
  


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  Vested Retirement Contribution

  
  


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  Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Repayment

  
  


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  Employee Recognition Events

  
  


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  And More!

  
  

(See SEIU Contract for union-related details.)

What You’ll Do

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  Decontaminate, clean, package, and sterilize surgical instruments and trays

  
  


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  Operate autoclaves, washer-sterilizers, and related equipment

  
  


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  Maintain daily sterilization records and quality controls

  
  


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  Restock and manage instrument inventory for continuous patient care

  
  


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  Support clinical teams during urgent or emergency needs

  
  


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  Ensure adherence to aseptic techniques, infection-prevention standards, and hospital policy

  
  

What You Bring

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  High School Diploma or equivalent required

  
  


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  Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

  
  


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  Formal or on-the-job training as a Central Service or Sterile Processing Technician (30 days – 3 months)

  
  


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  Strong teamwork, communication, and attention to detail

  
  


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  Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism in a clinical environment

  
  

Join Our Award-Winning Team

If you’re dependable, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting patient care behind the scenes, we want to meet you.

Apply today and help keep our surgical services running safely and smoothly.