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University of Utah Health Central Service Technician (Main Hospital Campus) in Salt Lake City, Utah
Overview
We are University of Utah Health. 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
Overview:
Elements of success include maintenance of positive relationships, professional and timely processing of invoices, upholding standards of safety and quality, effective time management, and budget control.
This position reports directly to the Director of Planning & Operations and works with organizational leaders to successfully scope projects and strategically manage space requests.
This position is not responsible for providing direct patient care.
Benefits:
Save 50% on Tuition (Tuition reduced for eligible employees attending the University of Utah)
Health Coverage, Dental Coverage, Life Insurance
Retirement
Paid Time Off
11 Paid Holidays per year
Corporate Overview: University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics is an integrated academic healthcare system with five hospitals including a level 1 trauma center, eleven community health centers, over 1,600 providers, and a health plan serving over 200,000 members. University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. In addition to our clinical delivery system, we have a School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, and College of Health providing education and training for over 1,250 providers annually. We have over 2 million patient visits annually and research grants exceeding $350 million.
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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, Tasting or Smelling, 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 (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/
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 72340
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Thursday - Monday 14:00 - 22:30
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