Central Supply Tech I: Sterile Instrument Specialist

Kaiser Permanente; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Central Service professional to decontaminate, clean, sterilize, and distribute medical instruments, equipment, and supplies. You will prepare packs, maintain records, and support end-user needs while following Title 22 and Joint Commission standards.

The role includes training new staff, ensuring equipment availability, and maintaining documentation for sterilizers and related devices.

Qualifications

• Fundamentals of cleaning and packaging sterile supplies.
• Steam sterilization, gas sterilization and aeration knowledge.
• Infection control procedures and safe practices in Central Service.
• Ability to distinguish colors and hear alarms.

Responsibilities

• Receive and sort soiled instruments/equipment; decontaminate as required.
• Lubricate and perform routine maintenance as needed for equipment.

Skills

Sterilization techniques

Infection control

Equipment handling

Education

Central Service experience or related certification

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Central Service professional to decontaminate, clean, sterilize, and distribute medical instruments, equipment, and supplies. You will prepare packs, maintain records, and support end-user needs while following Title 22 and Joint Commission standards.

The role includes training new staff, ensuring equipment availability, and maintaining documentation for sterilizers and related devices.