Job Postings

Ref # 2003-1

November 6, 2024

Hospital/Facility Name: UCSF
City, State: San Francisco, CA
Country: United States
Position and Department: Sterile Processing Technician IV

Job Description Summary: Job 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.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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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).
Possess and maintain advanced certification as a Surgical Instrument Specialist (SIS, CSIS), SPD manager (CHL, CSPDM), or other advanced SPD certification
A minimum of four (4) 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 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
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, 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 to communicate with nursing, technical, and medical staff
The ability to safely move heavy trays, and equipment, lifting to 50 pounds, and stand for prolonged periods

Preferred Qualifications:
Previous lead or supervisory experience in a sterile processing setting
Previous preceptor experience
Bachelor’s degree in the healthcare related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

License/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

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