Sterile Processing Technician 2 - Central Processing Unit

Department Description

Central Processing is one department within Perioperative Services that supports 32 operating rooms by cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing surgical instrumentation, flexible scope and case picking equipment.

Job Summary

We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.

THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY

Responsibilities

This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications which may be required of the employee assigned to the position. Central Processing is one unit within Perioperative Services that supports 32 operating rooms by cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing surgical instrumentation and equipment, flexible and ridged scopes, and case-picking equipment. The Central Processing unit also supports Patient Care Services and the Primary Care Network: within the health system by cleaning, disinfecting reusable equipment and the cleaning, disinfecting and sterilization of surgical instrumentation used by these services. The central processing unit also cleans and restocks all emergency crash carts; first responder bags, airway boxes and ICU transport bags for the Health System. The Central processing unit manages fiscal, materiel, and human resources to support the planning and coordination of surgical care and other patient care in the hospital and clinics. Responsibilities are focused on the technical aspects of cleaning, disinfecting, inspecting, sterilizing and putting together functional instruments and equipment for surgical services. Other responsibilities are disinfecting, cleaning and reassembling equipment i.e., ventilators and other patient care equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Two (2) years experience in a sterile processing technician role
• Six (6) months experience in a patient care environment
• Experience handling hospital equipment
• Current and ongoing certification from the Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)
• Must maintain certification by taking CEU’s and renewing certification.
• Applicants are encouraged to upload license and certification if required of the position.

Special Requirements

Sitting, standing, and walking for prolonged periods, in a close environment with others, with frequently bending, stooping, walking, climbing (ladder, steps) and reaching (including overhead).

Physically able to lift at least 25 pounds.

Physically ability to push/pull up to 100lbs.

May be near chemicals, fumes, heat, noise, cold, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

Must see well enough to read charts & instructions.

Must be able to assembly instrument trays meeting departments established quality and quantity performance standards.

Must have the ability and fine motor dexterity to operate equipment, computers, keyboard, and mouse.

Proficient in using standard business software including email and common word processing applications.

Demonstrate error-free prose that conveys meaning to readers with clarity and fluency. Write text that effectively communicates ideas, facts, and/or information to an audience appropriate for the assignment. Apply the conventions of standard written English.

Hear and speak well enough to communicate with others directly and over the phone.

Must be able to work with adaptability, flexibility & maintain composure during stressful and/or adverse conditions.

This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.

The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

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