Sterile Processing Tech 3 (Parent for 3 of 3)

UCSF•San Francisco, CA

3d•$42 - $52

About The Position

Under the direction of SPD leadership, the Sterile Processing Tech 3 assists with the overall workflow of the shift. The incumbent decontaminates, operationally checks, assembles, sterilizes, and distributes surgical instrumentation, implants, supplies, and equipment throughout the Medical Center. The role maintains documentation, assists in training other Sterile Processing Technicians, and troubleshoots equipment, instruments, and customer issues. It also operates and maintains sterilization and decontamination equipment and related computer systems, and participates in performance improvement planning and implementation. The position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations. The incumbent demonstrates proficiency across department workflows and may relieve SPD leaders or perform in a leadership capacity when they are absent. The role also includes maintaining orderly work areas, adhering to cleaning processes, addressing or reporting unsafe conditions, and supporting sustainable quality and performance improvement initiatives.

Requirements

High school graduate, GED, or equivalent.
Maintain current Sterile Processing Technician certification from an accredited organization, such as CRCST through IAHCSMM or CSPDT through CBSPD.
At least three years of previous Sterile Processing Technician experience.
Knowledge of SPD areas, including decontamination; inspection, assembly, and packaging across service lines; sterilization of packaged medical devices; quality control and sterilization record keeping; distribution of sterile products; and preparation, build, and quality assurance of case carts.
Ability to operate sterilizers, washers, and ultrasonic cleaners.
Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
Good communication and customer service skills, and ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English with nursing, technical, and medical staff.
Demonstrated leadership abilities and ability to competently perform multiple complex tasks.
Basic computer knowledge, including Windows operating system, keyboard, and mouse operations.
Detailed knowledge of medical terminology, departmental policies and procedures, regulatory standards, leading industry practices, standard safety precautions, and cross-contamination prevention.
Detailed knowledge of sterilization and cleaning equipment.
Ability to safely move heavy trays and equipment, lift up to 50 pounds, and stand for prolonged periods.

Nice To Haves

Previous lead or supervisory experience in a sterile processing setting.

Responsibilities

Decontaminate, operationally check, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instrumentation, implants, supplies, and equipment.
Maintain documentation related to sterile processing duties.
Assist in training other Sterile Processing Technicians.
Troubleshoot equipment, instruments, and customer issues.
Operate and maintain sterilization equipment, decontamination equipment, and related computer systems.
Participate in performance improvement planning and implementation.
Keep work areas, hallways, and the facility neat, orderly, and free of clutter and litter; follow cleaning processes and return items to their proper locations.
Remove and report broken equipment and furniture, and correct or report unsafe conditions to appropriate departments.
Protect the physical environment and equipment from damage and theft.
Demonstrate proficiency in all department workflows and perform leadership duties in the absence of SPD leaders; may relieve leaders when required.
Demonstrate proficiency in implementing sustainable quality and performance improvement initiatives.
Orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations as needed, and perform other duties related to the department mission.