Senior Sterile Processing Tech – Lead & Trainer

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to manage instrument preparation, decontamination, and sterilization across UCSF Medical Center locations.

Responsibilities include assembling case carts, operating sterilizers, and maintaining logs. The role requires CRCST certification, 3+ years’ experience, and strong communication skills for training staff and coordinating with OR teams.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED completed.
• Current CRCST certification required.
• Minimum of three years of Sterile Processing technician experience.
• Knowledge of SPD functions: decontamination, assembly, sterilization, distribution.
• Ability to operate sterilizers, washers, ultrasonic cleaners.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Able to work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and package instrument sets and prepare case carts.
• Decontaminate and inspect instruments per guidelines.
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment and recordkeeping.
• Maintain inventory levels and coordinate with OR staff.
• Train new Sterile Processing Technicians and other staff.
• Troubleshoot equipment and address customer issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Sterilization equipment

SPD information system

Windows OS

Job description

University of California, San Francisco seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to manage instrument preparation, decontamination, and sterilization across UCSF Medical Center locations.

Responsibilities include assembling case carts, operating sterilizers, and maintaining logs. The role requires CRCST certification, 3+ years’ experience, and strong communication skills for training staff and coordinating with OR teams.