Central Processing Technician II

CommonSpirit Health; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Stockton, CA is seeking a Tech Certified Central Processing lead to ensure meticulous sterilization and readiness of surgical instruments for patient care.

You will perform complex cleaning, decontamination, assembly, packaging and sterilization, while mentoring staff and maintaining rigorous documentation to meet regulatory standards. The role requires advanced sterile processing expertise, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to infection

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Two years central processing experience or recent externship.
• Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Tech or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning, decontamination, assembly, packaging and sterilization of instruments.
• Inspect instruments for functionality and operate sterilization equipment.
• Mentor junior technicians and maintain regulatory documentation.
• Adhere to infection control standards and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support timely distribution of supplies and participate in trainings.

Skills

Sterile processing

Infection control

Leadership

Documentation

Troubleshooting equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Central 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.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$33.41 - $37.53 /hour