Sterile Processing Tech – La Jolla – 113755

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 1/07/2022 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 1/18/2022. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

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.

The description and qualifications of this position have been slightly modified as of 10/11/2022.

Selected applicants may be hired at the Sterile Processing Tech I or II level depending on the candidate’s qualification and experience.

This posting will remain open until all vacancies have been filled.

• Must possess the abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

• Minimum of 6 months of recent experience in a similar role and setting for Sterile Processing Tech I.

• Must have two (2) years of recent experience in a similar role and setting for Sterile Processing Tech II.

• Knowledge of effective inventory storage and retrieval practices.

• Demonstrate knowledge of the sterilization process of surgical instruments.

• Thorough knowledge of a variety of surgical procedures, instrumentation, and equipment.

• Sterile Processing Tech Certification.

• 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.

Job offer is contingent on successful engagement in the UC COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

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