Certified Sterile Processing Tech II: Instrumentation Expert

Kaiser Permanente; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician in California to clean, sterilize, assemble, and package surgical instruments and reusable equipment for inpatient departments. The role requires adherence to infection control standards, QA monitoring, and accurate documentation of sterilization processes.

Expect responsibilities in decontamination, instrumentation assembly, and packaging, with equipment and supply management.

Qualifications

• One year experience in instrument processing.
• Must know Medical Terminology to understand instrumentation, surgical procedures, and surgical schedule.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and policies.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow organizational and departmental policies.

Responsibilities

• Infection Control - Standard Precautions and adherence to hand washing requirements.
• Quality Assurance Monitoring and documentation of QA/sterilization records.
• Decontamination, instrumentation assembly, and preparation/packaging per guidelines.
• Maintain sterilization parameters and records; ensure load integrity before distribution.
• Equipment and supply management; inventory and rotate stock; report malfunctions.
• Workplace safety and professional conduct; participate in training and orientation.

Skills

Instrument processing

Medical Terminology

Handbook/Policies adherence

Quality assurance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician in California to clean, sterilize, assemble, and package surgical instruments and reusable equipment for inpatient departments. The role requires adherence to infection control standards, QA monitoring, and accurate documentation of sterilization processes.

Expect responsibilities in decontamination, instrumentation assembly, and packaging, with equipment and supply management.