Central Sterile Tech III

Who We Are

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center , a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center , high-risk perinatal / neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center , gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center . UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary :

The Laser Specialist is primarily responsible for operating and maintaining the NuTrace laser and related tools and equipment, performing 2D and etching of all SPD instruments. Will also function as the Sterile Processing instrument specialist providing expertise with associated surgical instruments, tracking and resolving missing instrument issues, identifying instruments for replacement and maintaining all appropriate records for safety / compliance. This position may also perform other activities within SPD including : decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of supplies and equipment. Participates on special projects as needed or required.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications :

• Working knowledge of SPM system
• Successful completion of an accredited school of Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology or 18 months relevant Sterile Processing experience
• Must have minimum of 2 years central sterile technician experience supporting complex surgical and clinical services in similar setting or combination of required certification and relevant experience, training, and demonstrated skills.
• Laser certification with the ability to run an up to Class IV laser
• Knowledge and practice of infectious control techniques and medical terminology
• Demonstrated experience and good working knowledge of MS Office Word, Outlook & Excel
• Current full CRCST or CSPDT certification. Must maintain certification by taking CEUs and renewing certification.
• Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment

Preferred Qualifications :

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits .

Conditions of Employment :

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment :

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page : https : / / hr.uci.edu / new-hire / conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement :

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy .

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8 : 30 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization