Lead Sterile Processing Technician

CommonSpirit Health; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Stockton, CA is seeking a Tech Certified Central Processing lead to ensure meticulous sterilization and readiness of surgical instruments for patient care.

You will perform complex cleaning, decontamination, assembly, packaging and sterilization, while mentoring staff and maintaining rigorous documentation to meet regulatory standards. The role requires advanced sterile processing expertise, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to infection

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Two years central processing experience or recent externship.
• Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Tech or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning, decontamination, assembly, packaging and sterilization of instruments.
• Inspect instruments for functionality and operate sterilization equipment.
• Mentor junior technicians and maintain regulatory documentation.
• Adhere to infection control standards and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support timely distribution of supplies and participate in trainings.

Skills

Sterile processing

Infection control

Leadership

Documentation

Troubleshooting equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Central sterilization equipment

Job description

Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Stockton, CA is seeking a Tech Certified Central Processing lead to ensure meticulous sterilization and readiness of surgical instruments for patient care.

You will perform complex cleaning, decontamination, assembly, packaging and sterilization, while mentoring staff and maintaining rigorous documentation to meet regulatory standards. The role requires advanced sterile processing expertise, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to infection