Evening Sterilization Technician - Central Processing

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley is accepting applications for a Central Service Technician in the Pleasanton area. The role sterilizes, assembles, and dispenses instruments and supplies, handling autoclaves and inventory with attention to quality and safety.

Required: High School Diploma or GED, 1–2 years of related experience or Central Service Technician training; Basic computer skills, strong English, time management and interpersonal abilities. BLS certification is required; CRCST preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• 1+ year to 2 years applicable experience Preferred
• Completion of Central Service Technician training Required
• Basic computer skill
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Strong knowledge of Quality Assurance, Safety and Infection Control guidelines
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong command of the English language – reading, writing and speaking.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required
• CRCST - Certified Registered Central Service Technician preferred

Responsibilities

• Sterilizes instruments, equipment, linen and supplies using autoclaves.
• Loads autoclaves in prescribed manner and sets controls to time/temp per manufacturer’s requirements; reads graph and records cycle.
• Assembles instrument procedure trays and packs using count sheets; wraps packages for sterilization.
• Communicates with supervisor when parts unavailable or equipment deficient; maintains count sheets.
• Dispenses sterile and non-sterile equipment and supplies per department requests.
• Disassembles, cleans, reassembles and tests portable equipment with approved disinfectants and cleaners.
• Assists in orientation of new employees to each work area and department operation.
• Adheres to C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital and patient-experience framework.

Skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Quality assurance

Infection control

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley is accepting applications for a Central Service Technician in the Pleasanton area. The role sterilizes, assembles, and dispenses instruments and supplies, handling autoclaves and inventory with attention to quality and safety.

Required: High School Diploma or GED, 1–2 years of related experience or Central Service Technician training; Basic computer skills, strong English, time management and interpersonal abilities. BLS certification is required; CRCST preferred.