Sterile Processing Tech

Community Memorial Health System; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Shift Differentials

In-House Registry Rates

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Community Memorial Health System seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to provide professional sterilization and decontamination services across patient care departments. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related work experience.

CRCST certification is preferred and knowledge of instrument sets is essential. Responsibilities include maintaining sterilization logs, preparing instruments for sterilization, and ensuring compliance with infection control

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of work experience.
• CRCST certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and decontamination procedures for instruments and equipment.
• Inspect, assemble, care for instruments and instrument sets.
• Maintain sterilization logs, labels, and testing documentation.
• Operate sterilizers and instrument washers following manufacturers' guidelines.
• Prepare instruments and trays for sterilization with wrapping and labeling per procedures.
• Perform routine testing of sterilizers and washers and log results.
• Maintain a clean, orderly sterile processing area and respond to calls.
• Provide lot labels on sterilized items for tracking/recall.
• Adhere to infection control principles and standard precautions.
• Assist with inventory control and participate in performance improvement.

Skills

One year work experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CRCST

Job description

Compensation

Salary Range: $24.75 - $29.54 per hour

The pay range above represents the lowest possible rate for the position and the highest possible rate. Factors that may be used to determine where newly hired employees will be placed in the pay range include the employee specific skills and qualifications, relevant years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Most often, a newly hired employee will be placed below the midpoint of the range.

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Responsibilities

Position Overview:

Provides professional sterilization and decontamination services to all patient care departments that require reprocessing of instruments and equipment.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)


• One (1) year prior work experience

Preferred:

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Cleaning and Decontamination Procedures - Demonstrates proper procedures for cleaning, decontaminating, and disassembly of instruments and equipment.


2. Instrument Knowledge - Inspection, assembly, care and knowledge of instruments and instrument sets.


3. Sterilizer Documentation - Records sterilization logs completely and accurately which includes mechanical printouts, lot labels and all testing procedures performed.


4. Equipment Operation - Demonstrates proper procedures and knowledge for operating the sterilizers and instrument washers within the guidelines of the manufacturers.


5. Sterilization Preparation - Able to prepare instruments and instrument trays for sterilization following procedures for wrapping, peel packaging, containers and labeling accordingly.


6. Performs routine testing procedures for sterilizers and washers and maintains accurate test records and logs.


7. Maintains a clean and orderly work area in the sterile processing department at all times.


8. Provides response to phone calls and requests.


9. Provides lot labels on all items sterilized for tracking/recall.


10. Conscientious in duties, proper dress code attire and in following policy and procedures which relate within guidelines of Standard Precautions.


11. Understands infection control principles and applies to work tasks.


12. Assists with inventory control.


13. Participates in and supports the Performance Improvement process.


14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Overview

Nationally Recognized. Community Focused.

Community Memorial Healthcare is proud to earn the 2026 Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades, placing Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura among the top 15% of hospitals nationwide and one of only 13 hospitals in Southern California recognized for patient experience excellence. Extraordinary patient care begins with extraordinary teams.

View all of our awards and accreditations and learn more about us as you explore career opportunities with a team committed to compassionate, award-winning care.

Community Memorial Health System was established in 2005 when Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura merged with Ojai Valley Community Hospital. It is comprised of these two hospitals along with a network of primary and specialty care health centers serving various communities across west Ventura County. Our health system is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization. As such, we are not backed by a corporate or government entity, nor do we answer to shareholders. We depend on - and answer to - the communities we serve.

Community Memorial Healthcare Benefits

• Competitive Pay


• Shift Differentials


• In-House Registry Rates


• Fidelity 403(b) Retirement Plan


• Paid Time Off


• Medical (EPO/PPO), Dental, & Vision Insurance Coverage


• Voluntary Worksite Benefits


• Employee Assistance Program Available 24/7 (EAP)


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)


• Recognition programs


• Employee service recognition events


• Home, Retail, Travel & Entertainment Discounts


• National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week celebrations

Community Memorial Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. We strive to promote an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work in our community.

We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer