Sterile Processing Assistant

Sterile Processing Assistant

F_TEP-Campus Employees

Temporary Employment

85462BR

Job Summary

Scheduling Rotation:

• Each team member works five shifts per week
• Weekends are rotated to ensure fairness

The Hospital Assistant I in the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) is responsible for supporting sterilization processes by cleaning and staging surgical case carts, transport totes, and rigid sterilization containers. This role ensures that all equipment is properly decontaminated and prepared for use in surgical procedures while maintaining accurate records in the SPD information system.
Key Responsibilities:

• Clean surgical case carts, rigid sterilization containers, and transport totes according to department procedures
• Stage cleaned equipment to maintain efficient workflows
• Conduct rounds to pick up soiled case carts from various hospital units
• Participate in SPD shift huddles and document attendance
• Follow infection control policies to ensure a clean, sanitary, and safe work environment
• Perform other related duties as assigned

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Department Description

UCSF's Temporary Employment Program (TEP) recruits and hires temporary employees for immediate clerical and technical support services to UCSF Departments and various off-campus locations. UCSF departments deploy temporary employees to work on special projects, fill in for regular employees who are on vacation or leave, or to temporarily fill a vacant position during recruitment. Frequently temporary employees become successful candidates for career and limited appointment positions.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English
• Basic email proficiency
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and follow protocols
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous hospital experience
• Basic computer literacy
• Reliable work habits and a strong sense of responsibility

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

TEP

Job Code and Payroll Title

009253 HOSP BLANK AST 1

Job Category

Support Services, Temporary Employment

Bargaining Unit

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)

Employee Class

Temporary Employment

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Parnassus Heights (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days, Evenings, Nights, Rotating, Weekends

Shift Length

8 Hours