Job Summary
Incumbent decontaminates, operationally inspects, assembles, sterilizes, and distributes surgical instrumentation, implants, supplies, and equipment throughout the medical center. Incumbent maintains documentation related to these duties and assists in the training of other Sterile Processing Technicians. Incumbent pulls needed supplies and instruments for next day cases or emergent cases (E-Cases) by utilizing OR preference cards picklists. Performs all tasks necessary to prepare and maintain accurate surgical Case Carts. Incumbent operates and maintains sterilization equipment, decontamination equipment, and computer systems related to these duties. This position requires the flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
Responsibilities: %
of time
Essential Function (Yes/No)
Key Responsibilities: (To be completed by Supervisor)
50YesAssemble and package OR, clinic, endoscopic and house instrument sets.
Identifies, inspects & assembles specialty instruments, various power equipment, laser & endoscopic instruments per manufactures guidelines, specifications on electronic count sheets, professional standards and other documentation for a variety of surgical specialties under minimal supervision.
Operationally check instrumentation for functionality, sterility and cleanliness.
Utilizes the SPD Information system appropriately for tasks and adheres to Medical Center and departmental policies and procedures.15YesDecontaminate surgical procedure instrument sets following manufacturers guidelines, protocols established by electronic count sheets, professional standards and other documentation from a variety of surgical specialties under minimal supervision.
Inspects, disassembles, sorts, cleans and processes reusable instrumentation through the competent utilization of a variety of cleaners, disinfectants, and machinery.
Utilizes the SPD Information system appropriately for tasks and adheres to Medical Center and departmental policies and procedures.
Maintain appropriate records of receipt and disinfection of key instruments and equipment10YesOperates and maintains sterilization equipment according to manufactures guidelines, established protocols and professional standards.
Maintains accurate sterilization records, selects appropriate methods of sterilization, verifies that sterilization parameters have been met before the release of load.
Properly loads and unloads sterilizer carts.
