Sterile Processing Technician 3 Team Lead (evening shift)
University of California- Davis Health
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UC Davis Health in Sacramento seeks a Sterile Processing Technician III - Team Lead to support the Operating Room. The role leads the Sterile Processing team, overseeing decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and instrument tracking to ensure timely case carts and peak instrument quality.
The position requires a minimum of five years in Sterile Processing, and advanced certifications within six months of hire, with on-site execution and ongoing CEU maintenance.
Qualifications
- Minimum of five (5) years of recent experience in a Sterile Processing setting.
- CRCST from HSPA or CSPDT from CBSPD as a baseline certification.
- Advanced certification within 6 months of hire from listed options (CIS, CSIS, CER, CFER, CHL, CSPM).
- Maintain certifications via CEUs as a condition of employment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and function as primary resource for Sterile Processing in support of the Operating Room.
- Oversee decontamination, assembly and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment.
- Disinfect, clean and reassemble patient care equipment (e.g., ventilators).
- Maintain instrument tracking and use department computer systems as needed.
- Ensure adherence to AAMI and AORN practices and established policies.
- Plan and organize workflow to meet turnaround times and deadlines.
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This Sterile Processing Technician III - Team Lead functions as a primary lead and working resource for the Sterile Processing Department supporting the Operating Room. Responsibilities are focused on the technical aspects of cleaning, disinfecting, inspecting, sterilizing and putting together functional instruments and equipment for surgical services. Other responsibilities are disinfecting, cleaning and reassembling equipment i.e. ventilators and other patient care equipment.
Apply By Date: 10/23/2026 at 11:59PM PST
Sacramento
- At least five (5) years recent experience in a similar setting to Sterile Processing
- CRCST from Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or CSPDT from The Certification Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
- Advanced Requirement: Must complete and hold an advanced certification from either Healthcare Sterile Processing Associated (HSPA) or The Certification Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD), within 6 months of hire. Advanced Certification may be any of the following: -Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) from HSPA -Certified Surgical Instrument Specialist (CSIS) from CBSPD -Certification in Endoscope Reprocessing (CER) from HSPA -Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) from CBSPD -Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) from HSPA -Certified Sterile Processing Management (CSPM) from CBSPD
- 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.
- Strong 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 recognizing potential impact to others, patients, internal and external customers.
- Experience using Central Processing Unit programs and computers including instrument tracking program, email, spreadsheets, and word processing software.
- 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; and to 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 always maintain a satisfactory level of performance.
- 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.
- Ability to work with internal and external customers, coworkers and members of the hospital community in a professional, respectful and service oriented manner.
- 20% - Team Lead, Resource and Liaison Responsibilities
- 20% - Decontamination Responsibility
- 20% - Assembly Responsibilities
- 20% - Sterilization Responsibilities
- 15% - Surgical Case Cart Assembly
- 5% - Instrument Tracking System, Training and Other Duties
Sterile Processing is a department within Perioperative Services that supports operating rooms by cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing surgical instrumentation, flexible scope and case cart assembly. The Sterile Processing unit also supports Patient Care Services, Ambulatory Services and the Primary Care Network: within the health system by cleaning, disinfecting reusable equipment and the cleaning, disinfecting and sterilization of surgical instrumentation used by these services. Sterile Processing cleans and restocks all emergency crash carts; PAPR supply cart, airway boxes and ICU transport bags. Sterile Processing manages fiscal. material, and human resources to support the planning and coordination of surgical care and other patient care in the hospital and clinics.
- Salary or Pay Range: $37.77 - $46.97
- Salary Frequency: Hourly
- Salary Grade: 269
- UC Job Title: STERILE PROCESSING TCHN 3
- UC Job Code: 009219
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Staff: Career
- Percentage of Time: 100%
- Shift (Work Schedule): Monday-Friday, 1430-2300
- Location: Main Hospital (HSP001)
- Union Representation: EX-Patient Care Technical
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- This position is 100% on‑site
Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees.
- High quality and low‑cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
- UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
- Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
- Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
- Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
- Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
- Employee Well‑being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives
- On‑site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
- Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
- Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees
- 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
- Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- 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
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
Works overtime, floats to other areas within Perioperative Services, availability to work weekends, holidays, and meet departmental staffing needs. Required meets on‑call commitments evenings, weekends and holidays. May be assigned to work at any Periop Sterile Processing to meet operational needs. May need to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet operational needs.
- This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
- This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements
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.
At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.
As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
To view the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere
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