Central Sterile Technician III - Sterile Processing - FT 3rd Shift

University of California, Irvine • Orange, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary:
The Lead Central Sterile Tech assists with overseeing the daily operations of the department. Incumbent is also responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department throughout the hospital and outlying clinics. Will also perform charging, billing and logging of service as well as patient charges for the OR. Performs daily biological testing. Participates on special projects and departmental and medical center-wide performance improvement projects as requested.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited school of Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology or 18 months relevant Sterile Processing experience
• Must have minimum of 2 years central sterile technician experience supporting complex surgical and clinical services in similar setting or combination of required certification and relevant experience, training, and demonstrated skills.
• Knowledge and practice of infectious control techniques and medical terminology
• Current full CRCST or CSPDT certification. Must maintain certification by taking CEUs and renewing certification.
• Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience working in a fast paced healthcare environment

Responsibilities

• decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of supplies and equipment
• charging, billing and logging of service
• patient charges for the OR
• performs daily biological testing
• Participates on special projects and departmental and medical center-wide performance improvement projects as requested

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees