Central Processing Technician II

St-Josephs-Medical-Center; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. Joseph's Medical Center in Stockton, CA is seeking a Tech Certified Central Processing lead expert to oversee sterilization and maintenance of surgical instruments and medical equipment, ensuring infection prevention and readiness for patient care across the facility.

You will perform advanced cleaning, decontamination, assembly, packaging and sterilization, inspect instruments for functionality, and mentor junior technicians while maintaining rigorous documentation for

Qualifications

• Advanced technical proficiency in sterile processing and instrument maintenance.
• Strong understanding of infection control standards.
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement and leadership within the department.

Responsibilities

• Operates and troubleshoots sterilization equipment.
• Cleans, decontaminates, assembles, wraps and sterilizes instruments per policy.
• Maintains documentation for regulatory compliance and patient safety.
• Monitors biological and chemical indicators per regulations.
• Distributes supplies to units in a timely manner.
• Participates in educational programs and department meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Certified Sterile Processing Dist Tech

Certified Central Service Technician

Certified Sterile Processing Dist Supervisor

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Tech Certified Central Processing, you will be a lead expert in the meticulous sterilization and maintenance of surgical instruments and medical equipment, playing a pivotal role in infection prevention and ensuring the readiness of vital tools for patient care across our facility.

Every day you will perform advanced cleaning, decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization procedures, often handling complex surgical trays and specialized instrumentation. You will be expected to thoroughly inspect instruments for functionality, operate and troubleshoot sterilization equipment, mentor junior technicians, and maintain rigorous documentation for regulatory compliance and patient safety.

To be successful in this role, you must possess advanced technical proficiency in sterile processing, unwavering attention to detail, a comprehensive understanding of infection control standards, and a commitment to continuous quality improvement and leadership within the department.

• Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently perform tasks and procedures according to Medical Center policy and procedure. Including, but not limited to: Maintains established Departmental Policies and Procedures, Objectives, Quality Assurance Program, Safety, Environmental and Infection control Standards. Accumulates and processes data as required for record keeping purposes to form the monthly report.
• Cleans, decontaminates, assembles, wraps and sterilizes instruments, supplies and equipment according to established policies and Procedures. Handles and stores instruments, equipment and supplies appropriately.
• Performs biological and chemical monitoring in accordance with JCAHO, State and Federal Regulations and with Medical Center Policies and Procedures.
• Distributes supplies and equipment to units in a timely fashion.
• Participates in Educational Programs and in-service meeting. Attends all departmental meetings as required.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate education or equivalent
• Two (2) years of central processing experience or recent completion of central sterile processing externship
• Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Tech, or
• Certified and Registered Central Service Technician, or
• Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Supervisor, or
• Cert Sterile Processing Dist Tech

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1899, Dignity Health - St. Joseph's Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Joseph's Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of America's 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

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