Senior Sterile Processing Specialist

Kaiser Permanente; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in San Diego seeks a qualified Sterile Processing Technician to manage decontamination, sterilization, and preparation of surgical instruments. You will maintain inventory, train staff, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards to support safe patient care.

Responsibilities include coordinating tray preparation, supporting audits, and collaborating with departments to optimize instrument availability.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in sterile processing.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field OR five years of experience in sterile processing or related healthcare ops.
• Sterile Processing Distribution Technician Certificate or Registered Central Service Technician Certificate or Surgical Technologist Certificate

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships; provide guidance and resources to team and units.
• Complete autonomous tasks using up-to-date expertise; ensure policies are followed; support data-driven projects.
• Contribute to sterile processing knowledge; train staff and participate in committees.
• Monitor equipment inventory; train staff on procedures and waste prevention; ensure adequate resources.
• Plan and coordinate sterilization and processing of equipment; prepare surgical trays and case carts.
• Promote regulatory compliance; conduct audits and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Teamwork

Integrity

Problem Solving

Learning Agility

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration, Public Health, Health Sciences, Business, or related field

Sterile Processing Distribution Technician Certificate

Registered Central Service Technician Certificate

Tools

Sterile Processing

Medical Sanitation and Infection Control

Hazardous Materials and Chemicals

Instrumentation

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in San Diego seeks a qualified Sterile Processing Technician to manage decontamination, sterilization, and preparation of surgical instruments. You will maintain inventory, train staff, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards to support safe patient care.

Responsibilities include coordinating tray preparation, supporting audits, and collaborating with departments to optimize instrument availability.