Central Service Technician (main hospital: Friday-Tuesday, noon-8:30pm - University of Utah Health
Salt Lake City, UT
About the Job
Overview
_As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA_
This position is responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, receiving, distributing, and maintaining the inventory of patient care supplies and/or equipment, and maintaining specialty carts. This position is not responsible for providing care to patients. This position may be required to transport medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
+ Prepares instruments and/or equipment to be cleaned and disinfected and distributes to departments, labs and clinics.
+ Cleans and disinfects instruments and/or equipment and checks biologicals.
+ Maintains inventory, orders and stocks supplies.
+ Manages department requests for Central Service supplies and schedules and tracks instrument and/or equipment use.
+ Documents patient charges for instruments and/or equipment use and cart supplies.
+ Ensures that safety inspections, calibrations and preventive maintenance are completed prior to scheduled expiration dates.
+ Assists in training new employees and Central Service Technicians.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
+ Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
+ Demonstrated knowledge of equipment cleaning and disinfecting techniques.
+ Demonstrated problem solving skills.
+ Demonstrated human relations and effective verbal and written communication skills.
+ Demonstrated ability to be customer service minded.
+ Demonstrated ability to be a critical thinker.
+ Demonstrated ability to be self-driven.
Qualifications
Qualifications Required
+ Entry level position.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Preferred
+ Successful completion of the IAHCSMM Technician Training course or equivalency.
+ Two or more years of leadership experience.
+ Two or more years of experience as a Central Processing Technician.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
_Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation._
+ This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds any may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects. The incumbent may face exposure to potentially dangerous contaminated body fluids, used needles, razor blades, knives, bone shavings, pieces of glass, and other contaminants as part of the daily hazards of the job and must wear protective attire at all times.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
_To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu_
EEO Statement
_University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students._
_Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities._
_University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both._
_To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500.If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:_
_Sherrie Hayashi_
_Director/ Title IX Coordinator_
_Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)_
_383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite_
_Salt Lake City, UT 84112_
_801-581-8365_
oeo@utah.edu
_Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/_
_For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/_
_The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules._
_This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen._
Requisition Number _69606_
Reg/Temp _Regular_
Employment Type _Full-Time_
Shift _Evening_
Work Schedule _Friday-Tuesday noon-8:30pm_
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status _Non-Clinical_
Location Name _Acute Care Complex (ACC)_
Workplace Set Up _On-site_
_City_ _Salt Lake City_
_State_ _UT_
Department _UUH ANC 37A CNTRL SRVCS_
Category _Health Care Support_
Workplace Set Up _On-site_
_As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA_
This position is responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, receiving, distributing, and maintaining the inventory of patient care supplies and/or equipment, and maintaining specialty carts. This position is not responsible for providing care to patients. This position may be required to transport medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
+ Prepares instruments and/or equipment to be cleaned and disinfected and distributes to departments, labs and clinics.
+ Cleans and disinfects instruments and/or equipment and checks biologicals.
+ Maintains inventory, orders and stocks supplies.
+ Manages department requests for Central Service supplies and schedules and tracks instrument and/or equipment use.
+ Documents patient charges for instruments and/or equipment use and cart supplies.
+ Ensures that safety inspections, calibrations and preventive maintenance are completed prior to scheduled expiration dates.
+ Assists in training new employees and Central Service Technicians.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
+ Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
+ Demonstrated knowledge of equipment cleaning and disinfecting techniques.
+ Demonstrated problem solving skills.
+ Demonstrated human relations and effective verbal and written communication skills.
+ Demonstrated ability to be customer service minded.
+ Demonstrated ability to be a critical thinker.
+ Demonstrated ability to be self-driven.
Qualifications
Qualifications Required
+ Entry level position.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Preferred
+ Successful completion of the IAHCSMM Technician Training course or equivalency.
+ Two or more years of leadership experience.
+ Two or more years of experience as a Central Processing Technician.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
_Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation._
+ This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds any may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects. The incumbent may face exposure to potentially dangerous contaminated body fluids, used needles, razor blades, knives, bone shavings, pieces of glass, and other contaminants as part of the daily hazards of the job and must wear protective attire at all times.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
_To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu_
EEO Statement
_University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students._
_Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities._
_University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both._
_To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500.If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:_
_Sherrie Hayashi_
_Director/ Title IX Coordinator_
_Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)_
_383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite_
_Salt Lake City, UT 84112_
_801-581-8365_
oeo@utah.edu
_Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/_
_For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/_
_The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules._
_This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen._
Requisition Number _69606_
Reg/Temp _Regular_
Employment Type _Full-Time_
Shift _Evening_
Work Schedule _Friday-Tuesday noon-8:30pm_
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status _Non-Clinical_
Location Name _Acute Care Complex (ACC)_
Workplace Set Up _On-site_
_City_ _Salt Lake City_
_State_ _UT_
Department _UUH ANC 37A CNTRL SRVCS_
Category _Health Care Support_
Workplace Set Up _On-site_
Source : University of Utah Health