Job Summary: Incumbent decontaminates, operationally checks, assembles, and distributes surgical instrumentation, implants, supplies, and equipment for the OR, Nursing Units, and Ancillary Departments. Incumbent maintains documentation related to these duties. Incumbent operates and maintains sterilization equipment, decontamination equipment, and computer systems related to these duties. This position requires the flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Required Qualifications:

• High School graduate, G.E.D. or equivalent

• Completion of an SPD certification training program from a recognized institution

• General ability to operate machinery including sterilizers, washers and ultrasonic cleaners

• The flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations

• Good communication and customer service skills

• Basic knowledge of computer systems including Windows OS, keyboard and mouse operation

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology

• Knowledge of standard precautions for safety and prevention of cross contamination
• The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• The ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to communicate with nursing, technical, and medical staff

• Ability to safely move heavy trays and equipment, lifting up to 50 pounds, and stand for prolonged periods of time

Preferred Qualifications:

• None

Required Certifciations:

• None