Certified Sterile Processing Tech - OR Instrument Specialist

Adventist Health; Willits (CA); On-site; USD 35,666 - 46,535; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health in Willits, CA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to prepare and sterilize surgical instruments, assemble sets, and support patient care areas. This role ensures aseptic processing, maintains logs, and collaborates with OR staff under RN supervision.

Required is Sterile Processing Technician certification and Basic Life Support; HS diploma or GED is required with an Associate's preferred. Full-time, varied shift in a safety‑driven environment with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: Required
• Sterile Processing Technician certification: Required

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates and processes instruments, including counting and preparing instrument sets for sterilization.
• Performs daily diagnostic testing on sterilizing equipment and evaluates instruments for function and safety.
• Identifies and tracks loaner instruments and maintains related logs.
• Provides technical services and assists in operating room, recovery, endoscopy, and central sterile as assigned under RN supervision.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s/Technical Degree

Job description

Adventist Health in Willits, CA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to prepare and sterilize surgical instruments, assemble sets, and support patient care areas. This role ensures aseptic processing, maintains logs, and collaborates with OR staff under RN supervision.

Required is Sterile Processing Technician certification and Basic Life Support; HS diploma or GED is required with an Associate's preferred. Full-time, varied shift in a safety‑driven environment with comprehensive benefits.