Central Sterile Tech I: Sterile Processing & OR

University of California - Irvine Health; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Irvine Health is seeking a Central Sterile Tech responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies across the hospital. The role includes charging and logging for the OR and daily biological testing, with opportunities to contribute to performance improvement projects.

Successful candidates will have completed an accredited Sterile Processing program or 18 months of related experience and demonstrate infectious control knowledge.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited school of Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology or 18 months relevant Sterile Processing experience.
• Knowledge and practice of infectious control techniques and medical terminology.
• Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean, process and sterilize supplies and equipment used throughout the hospital and outlying clinics.
• Charge, billing and logging of service as well as patient charges for the OR.
• Perform daily biological testing and participate in department and hospital-wide performance improvement projects.

Skills

Sterile processing

Infection control

Shift flexibility

Education

Sterile Processing program

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

University of California - Irvine Health is seeking a Central Sterile Tech responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies across the hospital. The role includes charging and logging for the OR and daily biological testing, with opportunities to contribute to performance improvement projects.

Successful candidates will have completed an accredited Sterile Processing program or 18 months of related experience and demonstrate infectious control knowledge.