University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
Sterile Processing Technician IV
University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Sterile Processing Technician IVSterile ProcessingFull Time80527BRJob Summary
In conjunction with SPD leadership, the incumbent serves as a proactive resource to assist with the oversight of technical operations, ensuring that departmental mission effectiveness is realized. The incumbent must possess critical thinking skills to prioritize and coordinate needs for instrumentation as requested by a variety of service lines to ensure effective patient flow and demonstrate an understanding of the appropriate patterns of escalation to leadership to enable rapid service recovery when issues are detected.The incumbent in this position will coordinate with the operating room leadership to ensure that equipment is in an appropriate condition for safe, effective use. They will also work in conjunction with loaner coordinators, vendors, and OR personnel to ensure that requested equipment is available for selected procedures. The incumbent troubleshoots equipment, instruments, and customer issues. Incumbent interfaces with OR, ancillary departments, and outside companies.Participates in performance improvement planning and implementation. Demonstrates excellent communication skills and works closely with management, SPD Educator, and SPD Quality Coordinator to implement change management and staff development opportunities. This position requires the flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.Required Qualifications
High School graduate, G.E.D. or equivalentPossess 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).Possess and maintain advanced certification as a Surgical Instrument Specialist (SIS, CSIS), SPD manager (CHL, CSPDM), or other advanced SPD certificationA minimum of four (4) years of previous Sterile Processing technician experienceKnowledge of all areas in SPD including:DecontaminationInspection, Assembly & Packaging (all service lines)Sterilization of Packaged Medical DevicesQC & Sterilization record keepingDistribution of Sterile ProductsPreparation, Build, and QA of Case cartsThe ability to operate machinery including sterilizers, washers, and ultrasonic cleanersThe flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locationsGood communication and customer service skillsDemonstrated leadership abilitiesBasic 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, regulatory standards, and leading industry practices.Knowledge of standard precautions for safety and prevention of cross-contaminationDetailed knowledge of sterilization and cleaning equipmentThe ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writingThe ability to understand, speak, and write English to communicate with nursing, technical, and medical staffThe ability to safely move heavy trays, and equipment, lifting to 50 pounds, and stand for prolonged periodsPreferred Qualifications
Previous lead or supervisory experience in a sterile processing settingPrevious preceptor experienceBachelor's degree in the healthcare related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experienceLicense/Certification
Current Certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST), IAHCSMM or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT), CBSPD, or Surgical Technologist Certification (CST).If CST certified, must obtain SPD certification within one year of hire and maintain certification thereafter.Advanced certification as a Surgical Instrument Specialist, SPD manager or other advanced SPD certification.About UCSF
At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team. Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values. In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu. Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.Organization
HealthJob Code and Payroll Title
008865 STERILE PROCESSING TCHN 4Job Category
Support Services, Technical & TechnologistBargaining Unit
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)Employee Class
CareerPercentage
100%Location
Mission Bay (SF)Shift
Days, Evenings, VariableShift Length
10 Hours
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In conjunction with SPD leadership, the incumbent serves as a proactive resource to assist with the oversight of technical operations, ensuring that departmental mission effectiveness is realized. The incumbent must possess critical thinking skills to prioritize and coordinate needs for instrumentation as requested by a variety of service lines to ensure effective patient flow and demonstrate an understanding of the appropriate patterns of escalation to leadership to enable rapid service recovery when issues are detected.The incumbent in this position will coordinate with the operating room leadership to ensure that equipment is in an appropriate condition for safe, effective use. They will also work in conjunction with loaner coordinators, vendors, and OR personnel to ensure that requested equipment is available for selected procedures. The incumbent troubleshoots equipment, instruments, and customer issues. Incumbent interfaces with OR, ancillary departments, and outside companies.Participates in performance improvement planning and implementation. Demonstrates excellent communication skills and works closely with management, SPD Educator, and SPD Quality Coordinator to implement change management and staff development opportunities. This position requires the flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.Required Qualifications
High School graduate, G.E.D. or equivalentPossess 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).Possess and maintain advanced certification as a Surgical Instrument Specialist (SIS, CSIS), SPD manager (CHL, CSPDM), or other advanced SPD certificationA minimum of four (4) years of previous Sterile Processing technician experienceKnowledge of all areas in SPD including:DecontaminationInspection, Assembly & Packaging (all service lines)Sterilization of Packaged Medical DevicesQC & Sterilization record keepingDistribution of Sterile ProductsPreparation, Build, and QA of Case cartsThe ability to operate machinery including sterilizers, washers, and ultrasonic cleanersThe flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locationsGood communication and customer service skillsDemonstrated leadership abilitiesBasic 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, regulatory standards, and leading industry practices.Knowledge of standard precautions for safety and prevention of cross-contaminationDetailed knowledge of sterilization and cleaning equipmentThe ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writingThe ability to understand, speak, and write English to communicate with nursing, technical, and medical staffThe ability to safely move heavy trays, and equipment, lifting to 50 pounds, and stand for prolonged periodsPreferred Qualifications
Previous lead or supervisory experience in a sterile processing settingPrevious preceptor experienceBachelor's degree in the healthcare related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experienceLicense/Certification
Current Certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST), IAHCSMM or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT), CBSPD, or Surgical Technologist Certification (CST).If CST certified, must obtain SPD certification within one year of hire and maintain certification thereafter.Advanced certification as a Surgical Instrument Specialist, SPD manager or other advanced SPD certification.About UCSF
At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team. Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values. In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu. Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.Organization
HealthJob Code and Payroll Title
008865 STERILE PROCESSING TCHN 4Job Category
Support Services, Technical & TechnologistBargaining Unit
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)Employee Class
CareerPercentage
100%Location
Mission Bay (SF)Shift
Days, Evenings, VariableShift Length
10 Hours
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