Lead Sterile Processing Technician

St-Josephs-Medical-Center; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. Joseph's Medical Center in Stockton, CA is seeking a Tech Certified Central Processing lead expert to oversee sterilization and maintenance of surgical instruments and medical equipment, ensuring infection prevention and readiness for patient care across the facility.

You will perform advanced cleaning, decontamination, assembly, packaging and sterilization, inspect instruments for functionality, and mentor junior technicians while maintaining rigorous documentation for

Qualifications

• Advanced technical proficiency in sterile processing and instrument maintenance.
• Strong understanding of infection control standards.
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement and leadership within the department.

Responsibilities

• Operates and troubleshoots sterilization equipment.
• Cleans, decontaminates, assembles, wraps and sterilizes instruments per policy.
• Maintains documentation for regulatory compliance and patient safety.
• Monitors biological and chemical indicators per regulations.
• Distributes supplies to units in a timely manner.
• Participates in educational programs and department meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Certified Sterile Processing Dist Tech

Certified Central Service Technician

Certified Sterile Processing Dist Supervisor

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Dignity Health - St. Joseph's Medical Center in Stockton, CA is seeking a Tech Certified Central Processing lead expert to oversee sterilization and maintenance of surgical instruments and medical equipment, ensuring infection prevention and readiness for patient care across the facility.

You will perform advanced cleaning, decontamination, assembly, packaging and sterilization, inspect instruments for functionality, and mentor junior technicians while maintaining rigorous documentation for