Sterile Processing Technician

Responsibilities

• 30% - Clinic Decontamination Responsibilities
• 30% - Clinic Assembly Responsibilities
• 15% - Unit Rounds and Durable Goods
• 15% - Crash Carts - Emergency Management
• 10% - Instrument tracking system
• Other Duties

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience/training
• One (1) year experience handling hospital equipment
• A Base Certification of either CRCST from Healthcare Sterile Processing (HSPA) or CSPDT from The Certification Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) and relevant experience
• Six (6) months experience working in a patient care environment
• Experience working with cleaning and disinfection products
• High attention to detail, quality, and thoroughness to complete work in timely and accurate manner
• Independent critical thinking skills and initiative to recognize, identify and solve problems understanding potential impact to others, patients, and internal and external customers
• Ability to apply policy and procedure when making decisions
• Ability to identify, analyze and report problems accurately and timely
• Ability to exercise sound judgment to recognize situations that need to be escalated and notify supervisor or other management of unusual or unexpected situations
• Ability to assist in planning and organizing workflow well; meet established turn-around-times, and deadlines
• Ability to prioritize work to meet established turnaround times and administrative deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to develop creative solutions to problems and tackle issues in a self-motivated manner in line with the direction of the project team and the organization
• Self motivation and ability to work independently to complete work or projects as instructed in a timely, qualitative and productive manner
• Awareness and sensitivity to the diversity, equity and inclusion of others as part of a positive work culture
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and acceptance of individual differences to achieve a common goal
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally to the appropriate target audience
• Work with internal and external customers, co-workers and members of the hospital community in a professional, respectful and service oriented manner

Key Skills

• Ability to apply policy and procedure when making decisions
• Ability to identify, analyze and report problems accurately and timely
• Ability to exercise sound judgment to recognize situations that need to be escalated and notify supervisor or other management of unusual or unexpected situations
• Ability to assist in planning and organizing workflow well; meet established turn-around-times, and deadlines
• Ability to prioritize work to meet established turnaround times and administrative deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to develop creative solutions to problems and tackle issues in a self-motivated manner in line with the direction of the project team and the organization
• Ability to maintain a satisfactory level of performance at all times
• Self motivation and ability to work independently to complete work or projects as instructed in a timely, qualitative and productive manner
• Awareness and sensitivity to the diversity, equity and inclusion of others as part of a positive work culture
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and acceptance of individual differences to achieve a common goal
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally to the appropriate target audience
• Work with internal and external customers, co-workers and members of the hospital community in a professional, respectful and service oriented manner

Benefits

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans

Physical Demands

• Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Sitting - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Twisting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Mental Demands Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Special Requirements

Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.