Location: Seattle, WA

Start Date: 12-08-2025

End Date: 03-09-2026

Contract Type: Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights (weeknights plus weekend & holiday rotation) — 11:00 PM - 8:00 AM NOC; includes call rotation with 30-minute response time; guaranteed 40 hours/week

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $45 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform thorough decontamination of surgical instruments and equipment to ensure patient safety
• Assemble and prepare Neuro/Ortho and general surgery instrument sets with precision
• Sterilize and process surgical loaner instruments according to protocol
• Document work accurately in Cerner and follow unit-specific sterile processing procedures
• Float between Virginia Mason sites as needed and accept premium float assignments when applicable
• Participate in weekend, holiday and call rotations and respond within the required timeframe
• Maintain reliable attendance and contribute to a dependable, high-functioning team

Qualifications

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) — required
• Minimum 2 years of sterile processing experience
• Proven experience in decontamination, assembly and instrument sterilization
• Familiarity with Neuro/Ortho instrumentation and surgical instrument loaners preferred
• Comfort with floating between sites and participating in call/rotation schedules
• Ability to follow infection control policies and unit-specific sterile processing orientation

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• CRCST certification required; unit-specific orientation provided (approximately 12 hours)

Knowledge & Skills

• Sterile Processing best practices and instrument sterilization techniques
• Decontamination workflows and assembly of surgical sets
• Experience with Neuro and Orthopedic instrumentation
• Charting and documentation in Cerner
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to reliability
• Team communication skills for floating and call rotations

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with holiday and call premiums
• Additional $20 premium when floated to Federal Way or Bellevue
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week for reliable scheduling
• Green scrubs provided so you can leave your laundry worries at home
• Supportive team environment with clear expectations around attendance and reliability
• Hands-on experience with neuro/ortho and general surgery cases to grow your skills
• Orientation and onboarding specific to Sterile Processing to set you up for success
• Opportunities to float between high-quality Virginia Mason sites for variety and experience

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