Certified Sterile Processing Tech II: Instrument Care

Kaiser Permanente; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support infection control, sterilization, and instrument preparation for inpatient and outpatient services. Responsibilities include decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, and documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires one year of instrument processing experience, knowledge of sterilization equipment, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have one year experience in instrument processing.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology to understand instrumentation, surgical procedures, and schedule.
• Ability to operate Sterile Processing departmental equipment (washers, ultrasonic, steam, gas, chemical sterilizers).
• Knowledge of cleaning of patient care equipment (IV pumps, feeding pumps, etc.).
• Follows sterilization monitoring, record keeping, and QA protocols.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to infection control and standard precautions.
• Performs decontamination, inspection, assembly and packaging of instruments.
• Maintains sterilization load parameters and records for QA and regulatory compliance.
• Documents daily QA and sterilization functions according to standards.
• Participates in department orientation, meetings, and training.

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support infection control, sterilization, and instrument preparation for inpatient and outpatient services. Responsibilities include decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, and documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires one year of instrument processing experience, knowledge of sterilization equipment, and strong written and verbal communication skills.