OR Supply Tech - Sterile Processing - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - Evening Shift - Per Diem

300 Sharp HealthCare; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare is seeking a Sterile Processing professional in California to assemble case carts, transport supplies between SPD and OR, and maintain inventory. This per diem/PRN role supports surgical services and requires basic reading/writing skills and hospital experience.

You will work shifts starting 3 PM to 11:30 PM, with hourly pay ranges and union environment under SEIU-UHW terms. The position emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and adherence to sterile processing procedures within Sharp's

Qualifications

• Education to read and write at a level necessary to perform all duties.
• 1 Year Experience within a hospital/healthcare setting.
• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assembles a complete and accurate case cart for scheduled surgical procedures.
• Obtains pick slip /preference card.
• Prepares case cart for surgery according to pick list/preference card, instructions.
• Signs all pick slips, makes appropriate notations for any unavailable supplies or instruments and changes pick slip, and notifies appropriate staff.
• Requests/orders items as needed to assure proper supply levels.
• Transports carts and supplies between OR and SPD, using elevator, dumbwaiter or stairs as appropriate.
• Maintains emergency carts as designated, rotating supplies to prevent outdating.
• Checks carts daily to assure all supplies/instrumentation is present.
• Assures proper storage and inventory control of designated supplies and instruments.
• Completes proper supply order by using par levels to maintain adequate supplies.
• Communicates to all staff when back orders occur and suggest alternatives.
• Organizes new locations for supplies and changes in par levels current demands.
• Uses correct stock rotation pattern to prevent outdates.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Assist Sterile Processing Technician.
• Empties and decontaminates used case carts.
• Put away unused items from case carts.
• Put away sterile instrumentation after processing.
• Participates in orientation of new personnel.
• Participates in staff meetings.
• Utilizes resources in a cost effective manner.
• Anticipates needs of surgery/SPD and prepares accordingly.
• Willingly accepts additional assignments and remains flexible with work practices.
• Answers telephones/other communication devices quickly, professionally and responds to caller with positive statements.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Healthcare environment experience

Education

Education to read and write

1 Year Experience in hospital/healthcare

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Hours:

Shift Start Time: 3 PM Shift End Time: 11:30 PM AWS Hours Requirement: 8/40 - 8 Hour Shift Additional Shift Information: Per Diem / PRN Weekend Requirements: As Needed On-Call Required: No Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $27.660 - $31.840 - $35.660 This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU-UHW. As part of the terms of employment, employees in this role are required to join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member (e.g. dues paying, fee paying, religious exception contributor) for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement. This position was originally posted to ratified SEIU members from 09/03/26 to 09/11/26. The position is now available to be filled by internal candidates that are not members of the ratified Bargaining Unit or External candidates to Sharp.

What You Will Do

Responsible for assembling case carts for surgical procedures, maintaining storage and inventory of supplies and instruments, transporting case carts and supplies from SPD to OR.

Required Qualifications

• Education to read and write at a level necessary to perform all duties
• 1 Year Experience within a hospital/healthcare setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent

Essential Functions

• Assembles a complete and accurate case cart for scheduled surgical procedures
• Obtains pick slip /preference card
• Prepares case cart for surgery according to pick list/preference card, instructions
• Signs all pick slips, makes appropriate notations for any unavailable supplies or instruments and changes pick slip, and notifies appropriate staff.
• Requests/orders items as needed to assure proper supply levels
• Transports carts and supplies between OR and SPD, using elevator, dumbwaiter or stairs as appropriate
• Maintains emergency carts as designated, rotating supplies to prevent outdating.
• Checks carts daily to assure all supplies/instrumentation is present.
• Assures proper storage and inventory control of designated supplies and instruments
• Completes proper supply order by using par levels to maintain adequate supplies.
• Communicates to all staff when back orders occur and suggest alternatives.
• Organizes new locations for supplies and changes in par levels current demands.
• Uses correct stock rotation pattern to prevent outdates
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area

Sterile processing

• Assist Sterile Processing Technician
• Empties and decontaminates used case carts
• Put away unused items from case carts.
• Put away sterile instrumentation after processing

Teamwork

• Participates in orientation of new personnel
• Participates in staff meetings.
• Utilizes resources in a cost effective manner
• Anticipates needs of surgery/SPD and prepares accordingly
• Willingly accepts additional assignments and remains flexible with work practices.
• Answers telephones/other communication devices quickly, professionally and responds to caller with positive statements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to prioritize and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to exercise independent and mature judgment.
• Must have knowledge of surgical procedures and OR supplies and instruments/instrument sets.
• Knowledge of sterile processing procedures desirable.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class

Sharp HealthCare is a not-for-profit health care system based in San Diego, California, with four acute care hospitals, three specialty hospitals, three medical groups and a health plan. We provide medical services in virtually all fields of medicine, including primary care, heart care, cancer, orthopedics, women’s health, rehabilitation, robotic surgery and bariatric surgery. Sharp sets the community standard for exceptional care. Sharp Grossmont Hospital and Sharp Memorial Hospital have received prestigious Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in nursing practices and quality patient care. At the heart of our organization are more than 18,000 affiliated physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers who are on a journey to make health care better for our patients and their families. It’s what we call The Sharp Experience – treating each person with dignity, compassion and respect, and using our clinical excellence and advanced technology to deliver the highest-quality patient care. We are dedicated to transforming the health care experience by making Sharp the best place to work, the best place to practice medicine and the best place to receive care in San Diego.