University of California - Sacramento, CA
posted 18 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Sacramento, CA
Educational Services
About the position
The Sterile Processing Technician 3 (ERT) is a highly skilled role focused on the cleaning, disinfecting, inspecting, sterilizing, and assembling of complex endoscopes used in advanced medical procedures. This position is critical to ensuring safe patient care by adhering to regulatory specifications and maintaining high standards of quality and detail in endoscope reprocessing. The technician will work in a fast-paced environment, supporting various medical services and ensuring that all equipment is properly prepared for use in surgical settings.
Responsibilities
- Perform cleaning, disinfecting, inspecting, and sterilizing of complex endoscopes according to regulatory specifications.
- Ensure adherence to American Association of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) recommended practices.
- Manage workflow to meet established turnaround times and administrative deadlines.
- Provide leadership and customer service within the Central Processing Unit.
- Participate in professional development and continuing education activities.
- Utilize instrument tracking systems and perform other sterile processing duties.
Requirements
- Certification from National Institute for Certification of Healthcare Sterile Processing & Distribution (CRCST or CSPDT).
- Advanced Certification in Endoscope Reprocessing (CER or CFER).
- At least five years of recent experience in a similar setting within a Central Processing Unit.
- One year of demonstrated experience working with flexible scopes within the last two years.
- Strong attention to detail and quality in work performance.
- Independent critical thinking skills and initiative to solve problems.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience working with complex endoscopes.
Benefits
- High quality and low-cost medical plans
- Dental and Vision insurance premiums covered
- Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time
- Continuing Education allowance and Education Reimbursement Program
- Access to free professional development courses
- WorkLife and Wellness programs
- On-site Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental insurance options
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer
- Retirement benefit options including Pension and Retirement Saving Plans
