On-Call Sterile Processing Tech I

Kaiser Permanente; California; On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

KAISER in Panorama City, CA seeks a Sterile Processing Technician I to decontaminate, clean, and sterilize medical/surgical instruments per CDC/OSHA and department guidelines. The role also involves assembling, inspecting, testing, wrapping, and dating simple sets, and operating all SPD equipment including sterilizers and endoscope reprocessors.

This on-call position requires basic instrument processing knowledge, attention to infection control, and strong teamwork in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Sterile Processing Program with 400 clinical hours.
• Surgical Technician program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fill orders from requesting departments.
• Operate Sterile Processing Department equipment and validate sterilization cycles.
• Answer phones and assist with daily department tasks.
• Inventory, restock supplies, and manage carts per policy.
• Prepare OR case carts according to preference cards.
• Ensure sterile packages remain intact and tracked properly.
• Maintain instrument tracking system documentation.
• Promote good customer service to internal/external customers.
• Work collaboratively in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instrument processing

Quality control

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Program (400 clinical hours)

Surgical Technician program

Job description

KAISER in Panorama City, CA seeks a Sterile Processing Technician I to decontaminate, clean, and sterilize medical/surgical instruments per CDC/OSHA and department guidelines. The role also involves assembling, inspecting, testing, wrapping, and dating simple sets, and operating all SPD equipment including sterilizers and endoscope reprocessors.

This on-call position requires basic instrument processing knowledge, attention to infection control, and strong teamwork in a dynamic hospital setting.