Sterile Processing Technician I — Evening/Weekend Shifts

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to decontaminate, clean, process and sterilize supplies for the hospital and clinics. You will help maintain sterile workflow and support OR services in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires completing an accredited Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology program or 18 months of relevant experience, knowledge of infection control, and ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

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.
• Will also perform charging, billing, and logging of service as well as patient charges for the OR.
• Performs daily biological testing.
• Participates on special projects and departmental and medical center-wide performance improvement projects as requested.

Skills

Sterile processing program or Surgical

Infection control knowledge

Flex shifts (evenings/nights/weekends/

Education

Accredited Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology program

Job description

UCI Health is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to decontaminate, clean, process and sterilize supplies for the hospital and clinics. You will help maintain sterile workflow and support OR services in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires completing an accredited Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology program or 18 months of relevant experience, knowledge of infection control, and ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.