Job Summary: Under the direction of SPD leadership the incumbent assists in carrying out the responsibilities for the overall workflow of the shift. Incumbent decontaminates, operationally checks, assembles, sterilizes, and distributes surgical instrumentation, implants, supplies, and equipment throughout the Medical Center. Incumbent maintains documentation related to these duties and assists in the training of other Sterile Processing Technicians. Incumbent troubleshoots equipment, instruments and customer issues. Incumbent operates and maintains sterilization equipment, decontamination equipment and computer systems related to these duties. Incumbent participates in performance improvement planning and implementation. 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

• Possess and maintain current certification as a Sterile Processing Technician through an accredited organization (CRCST- Certified Registered Central Service Tech, IAHCSMM, or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician CBSPD).
• A minimum of three (3) years of previous Sterile Processing technician experience

• Knowledge of all areas in SPD including:

  • Decontamination

  • Inspection, Assembly & Packaging (all service lines)

  • Sterilization of Packaged Medical Devices

  • QC & Sterilization record keeping

  • Distribution of Sterile Products

  • Preparation, Build and QA of Case carts

• The ability 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

• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Basic knowledge of computer systems including Windows OS, keyboard and mouse operations.
• Demonstrated ability to competently perform multiple, complex tasks.
• Detailed knowledge of medical terminology, departmental policies and procedures, and regulatory standards and leading industry practices.
• Knowledge of standard precautions for safety and prevention of cross contamination
• Detailed knowledge of sterilization and cleaning equipment
• 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

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous lead or supervisory experience in a sterile processing setting

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Current Certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST), IAHCSMM or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT), CBSPD