What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Technician 3 Team Lead - Day Shift (48X) position at UC Davis Health?
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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.
This Sterile Processing Technician III - Team Lead functions as a primary lead and working resource for the Sterile Processing Department supporting the Operating Room. 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.
This posting is a Transfer / Promotional opportunity for UCD / UCDHS Employees (internal candidates). Applications from current UCD / UCDHS employees will be considered first. Applications from the public / external candidates may be considered if an internal candidate is not selected as the most qualified applicant.
Apply By March 4, 2025 at 11 : 59 pm; Interviews may be held at any time
Minimum Qualifications
- Certification from Nat ional Institute for Certification of Healthcare Sterile Processing & Distribution
- Base Certification requirement : CRCST from Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or CSPDT from The Certification Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
- Advanced Requirement : CIS from HSPA from Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or CSIS from The Certification Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
- Must maintain certification by completing CEU's and renewing certifications as a condition of employment.
- At least five (5) years recent experience in a similar setting Central Processing Unit is required.
- Advanced knowledge of and demonstrated experience adhering to American Association of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) recommended practices.
- Knowledge of AORN (Association of Operating Room Nurses) Recommended practices on : o care of instruments scopes & powered surgical instruments. o cleaning and processing of instruments. o selection & use of packaging materials. o surgical attire. o traffic patterns in the surgical suites. o operating room sanitation.
- Strong attention to detail, quality, and thoroughness to complete work in timely and accurate manner.
- Independent critical thinking skills and initiative to recognize, identify and solve problems recognizing potential impact to others, patients, internal and external customers.
- Experience using Central Processing Unit programs and computers including instrument tracking program, email, spreadsheets, and word processing software.
- Ability to apply policy and procedure when making decisions.
- Ability to identify, analyze and report problems accurately and timely.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment to recognize situations that need to be escalated and notify supervisor or other management of unusual or unexpected situations.
- Ability to assist in planning and organizing workflow well; and to meet established turn-around-times, and deadlines.
- Ability to prioritize work to meet established turnaround times and administrative deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to develop creative solutions to problems and tackle issues in a self-motivated manner in line with the direction of the project team and the organization.
- Ability to always maintain a satisfactory level of performance.
- Self-motivation and ability to work independently to complete work or projects as instructed in a timely, qualitative and productive manner.
- Awareness and sensitivity to the diversity, equity, and inclusion of others as part of a positive work culture.
- Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and acceptance of individual differences to achieve a common goal.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally to the appropriate target audience.
- Ability to work with internal and external customers, coworkers and members of the hospital community in a professional, respectful and service oriented manner.
Key Responsibilities
Department Overview
Central Processing is a Department within Perioperative Services that supports 40 plus operating rooms by cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing surgical instrumentation, flexible scopes and case cart assembly. The Central Processing Department supports Patient Care Services. Ambulatory Services and the Primary Care Network within the Health System by cleaning and disinfecting reusable equipment; and the cleaning, disinfecting and sterilization of surgical instrumentation used by these services. Central Processing cleans and restocks all emergency crash carts, PAPR supply carts, first responder bags, airway boxes and ICU transport bags. Central Processing also manages fiscal. materiel, and human resources to support the planning and coordination of surgical care and other patient care in the hospital and clinics.
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
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