Central Sterile Tech - Periop Float Pool - FT Variable

UCI Health Central Sterile TechUCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County's only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region's only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.Position Summary: The Central Sterile Tech is responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department throughout the hospital and outlying clinics. Will also perform charging, billing, and logging of service as well as patient charges for the OR. Performs daily biological testing. Participates on special projects and departmental and medical center-wide performance improvement projects as requested. Required to float across all UCI Health locations as needed.What It Takes to be Successful Required Qualifications: Successful completion of an accredited school of Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology or 18 months relevant Sterile Processing experience Required to float across all UCI Health locations as needed. Knowledge and practice of infectious control techniques and medical terminology Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience working in a fast paced healthcare environment