Sterile Processing Technician — Entry Level

UCI Health; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in Irvine, CA is seeking a Central Sterile Tech to join the infection-control and patient-care support team. You will decontaminate, clean, process, and sterilize supplies and equipment for use throughout the hospital and clinics, ensuring adherence to sterile processing standards.

Successful candidates have completed an accredited Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology program (or have 18 months related experience) and can work variable shifts, including evenings and weekends, in

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

• The Central Sterile Tech is responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department throughout the hospital and outlying clinics
• Participates on special projects and departmental and medical center-wide performance improvement projects as requested

Skills

Infectious control techniques

Medical terminology

Shift flexibility

Education

Accredited school of Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology

Job description

UCI Health in Irvine, CA is seeking a Central Sterile Tech to join the infection-control and patient-care support team. You will decontaminate, clean, process, and sterilize supplies and equipment for use throughout the hospital and clinics, ensuring adherence to sterile processing standards.

Successful candidates have completed an accredited Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology program (or have 18 months related experience) and can work variable shifts, including evenings and weekends, in