What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Tech III - East Campus - 137602 position at UC San Diego Health?
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Working under direct supervision, responsible and accountable for all activities and competencies related to sterile processing. Ensures that instrumentation and equipment needed for surgery and various medical exams have been sterilized and assembled in accordance with regulatory guidelines and hospital policy. Ensures compliance with all record keeping requirements. Assists with ordering and procuring equipment and instrumentation as needed.
Selected applicants may be hired at the Sterile Processing Tech II or III level depending on the candidate's qualification and experience.
- Must possess the abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
- Sterile Processing Tech Certification (CRCST, CPSPD)(for Tech III)
- BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
- Must have two (2) years of recent experience in a similar role and setting.(for Tech II)
- Must have three (3) years of recent experience in a similar role and setting.(for Tech III)
- Demonstrated skill and proficiency with a variety of surgical procedures, instrumentation, and equipment
- Knowledge of effective inventory storage and retrieval practices
- Demonstrated skill and knowledge in the decontamination, disinfection and sterilization procedures of surgical instruments
- Completion of SPD course (for Tech III)
- Sterile Processing Tech Certification.(for Tech and II)
- Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $67,150 - $83,562 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $32.16 - $40.02
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
UC San Diego Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://www-hr.ucsd.edu/saa/nondiscr.html
