Senior Sterile Processing Technician — OR Prep & Decontamination

UCSF Health, AG; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Medical Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instrumentation and supplies across UCSF Medical Center locations. You will maintain documentation, operate SPD equipment, and support training for colleagues.

You will prepare case carts for scheduled and emergent surgeries, coordinate with OR staff on supplies, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Required SPD experience and knowledge of sterile processes.
• Certification through CRCST/IAHCSMM or CSPDT/CBSPD is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and package OR and clinic instrument sets across surgical specialties.
• Inspect instrumentation for functionality, sterility, and cleanliness with proper documentation.
• Decontaminate instrument sets using appropriate cleaners and equipment.
• Maintain records related to receipt and disinfection of instrumentation.
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment per guidelines and standards.
• Prepare and maintain surgical case carts and coordinate with OR staff on supplies.
• Ensure inventory levels and notify on shortages.

Skills

SPD knowledge

Decontamination

Inspection & assembly

Sterilization

Case cart prep

Recordkeeping

Equipment maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

CRCST/IAHCSMM certification

CSPDT/CBSPD certification

Tools

Sterilizers

Washers

Ultrasonic cleaners

Job description

UCSF Medical Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instrumentation and supplies across UCSF Medical Center locations. You will maintain documentation, operate SPD equipment, and support training for colleagues.

You will prepare case carts for scheduled and emergent surgeries, coordinate with OR staff on supplies, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.