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Sterile Processing Assistant

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

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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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.

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.

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.