Certified Sterile Processing Tech II — Instrument Prep

Kaiser Permanente; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in San Jose, CA, seeks an experienced Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, sterilization and packaging of instruments for inpatient and outpatient services. This role focuses on infection control, QA, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, preparing packs, operating washers and sterilizers, and supporting department training. The ideal candidate holds CS/SPD certification and can work in a Labor Management Partnership

Qualifications

• One year of instrument processing experience and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to operate Sterile Processing equipment (washers, ultrasonic, steam, gas, chemical sterilizers).
• Must read, comprehend, and follow policies; strong written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
• Preferred: department computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Infection control standard precautions adherence and hand hygiene.
• Quality assurance monitoring and recordkeeping for sterilization processes.
• Documentation of QA and sterilization activities per regulatory standards.
• Adherence to organizational policies and procedures.
• Staff development participation and department training support.
• Decontamination, instrumentation assembly and packaging per guidelines.
• Prepare packs and manage sterilization workflow for operating rooms and clinical areas.
• Manage equipment and supply inventories and report malfunctions.
• Maintain workplace safety and professional conduct.

Skills

Sterile processing

Medical terminology

Reading & comprehension

Written & verbal communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Sterile Processing Certification (CBSPD/IAHCSMT)

Tools

Washer

Ultrasonic cleaner

Steam sterilizer

Gas sterilizer

Chemical sterilizer

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in San Jose, CA, seeks an experienced Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, sterilization and packaging of instruments for inpatient and outpatient services. This role focuses on infection control, QA, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, preparing packs, operating washers and sterilizers, and supporting department training. The ideal candidate holds CS/SPD certification and can work in a Labor Management Partnership