Certified Sterile Processing Tech II — Night Shift

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

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in San Jose, CA is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician to join the hospital's Central Processing team. Under supervision, you will clean, decontaminate, sterilize, assemble, and package instruments and packs for inpatient departments, ensuring compliance with infection control and QA standards.

This role requires one year of instrument processing experience, knowledge of medical terminology, and strong documentation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• One year experience in instrument processing.
• Must know Medical Terminology to understand instrumentation, surgical procedures, and surgical schedule.
• Must know sterilization monitoring, record keeping, and quality assurance protocols.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Infection Control - Standard Precautions: adheres to hand washing, standard precautions, sterility, and dress code.
• Quality Assurance Monitoring: validates and maintains load parameters and records; monitors equipment.
• Documentation: maintains daily QA and sterilization records per regulatory standards.
• Policies and Procedures: adheres to organizational and departmental policies.
• Staff Development: participates in orientation, meetings, and competency programs.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Communication skills

Reading comprehension

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Washer

Ultrasonic cleaner

Steam sterilizer

Chemical disinfectants

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in San Jose, CA is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician to join the hospital's Central Processing team. Under supervision, you will clean, decontaminate, sterilize, assemble, and package instruments and packs for inpatient departments, ensuring compliance with infection control and QA standards.

This role requires one year of instrument processing experience, knowledge of medical terminology, and strong documentation and communication skills.