Lead Sterile Processing Tech — Mentor & Troubleshooter

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF in San Francisco, CA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the daily workflow across all Medical Center locations. You will decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instrumentation, implants, and supplies, while maintaining documentation and training new staff.

Responsibilities include operating sterilizers and decontamination equipment, ensuring sterility, coordinating with OR teams, and contributing to performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Current CRCST/IAHCSMM or CSPDT certification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of sterile processing experience.
• Knowledge of decontamination, sterilization, and case cart processes.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and package instrument sets and maintain documentation.
• Decontaminate instrument sets following guidelines.
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment and verify parameters.
• Prepare case carts and coordinate with OR staff.
• Train and assist other staff; act as resource.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Computer literacy

Customer service

Safety

Sterilization

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Sterilizers

SPD Information system

Ultrasonic cleaners

Washer equipment

Job description

UCSF in San Francisco, CA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the daily workflow across all Medical Center locations. You will decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instrumentation, implants, and supplies, while maintaining documentation and training new staff.

Responsibilities include operating sterilizers and decontamination equipment, ensuring sterility, coordinating with OR teams, and contributing to performance improvement initiatives.