Sterile Processing Tech II: Precision Specialist

University of California- Davis Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California- Davis Health in Sacramento seeks a Sterile Processing Technician II to clean, disinfect, inspect, sterilize and assemble surgical instruments. The role requires six months patient care experience, an eligible CRCST or CSPDT certification, and two years of sterile processing experience; strong attention to detail and independent problem solving are essential.

Advanced knowledge of AAMI practices and familiarity with AORN guidelines are expected.

Qualifications

• Six months experience in a patient care environment.
• CRCST from Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or CSPDT from The Certification Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
• Two years sterile processing technician experience supporting complex surgical and clinical services in a similar setting; or a combination of required certification and relevant experience.
• Experience handling hospital equipment.
• Must maintain certification by completing CEU's and renewing certifications as a condition of employment.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience/training.
• Advanced knowledge of and demonstrated experience adhering to American Association of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) recommended practices.
• Knowledge of AORN (Association of Operating Room Nurses) Recommended practices on: care of instruments scopes & powered surgical instruments, cleaning and processing of instruments, selection & use of packaging materials, surgical attire, traffic patterns in the surgical suites and operating room sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, disinfecting, inspecting and sterilizing instruments and equipment.
• Assembling functional instrument sets for surgical services.

Skills

Patient care experience

Attention to detail

Independent problem solving

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

CRCST certification

CSPDT certification

Tools

Sterile processing software

Job description

University of California- Davis Health in Sacramento seeks a Sterile Processing Technician II to clean, disinfect, inspect, sterilize and assemble surgical instruments. The role requires six months patient care experience, an eligible CRCST or CSPDT certification, and two years of sterile processing experience; strong attention to detail and independent problem solving are essential.

Advanced knowledge of AAMI practices and familiarity with AORN guidelines are expected.