Sterile Processing Tech: Decontaminate & Sterilize

Kaiser Permanente; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Riverside, CA seeks a Sterile Processing Technician under supervision to decontaminate, clean, sterilize, assemble and distribute medical instruments in accordance with Title 22 and Joint Commission standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining inventory, preparing crash carts, ensuring sterile technique, and supporting user departments with timely equipment. The role requires basic computer skills and ability to lift 60 lbs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and aseptic technique.
• Basic microbiology concepts relevant to sterility.
• Basic anatomy and physiology knowledge.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems and record-keeping.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, cleans, sterilizes, stores and distributes medical instruments and supplies.
• Disassembles, inspects, assembles, tests, and wraps instruments aseptically; notifies supervisor of needed repairs.
• Operates steam, gas, and plasma sterilizers and processes requisitions; distributes equipment as needed.
• Updates equipment inventory by logging use and ensuring accurate records.
• Exchanges and assembles crash carts for hospital units and clinics.
• Maintains sterile technique and observes safety and quality control standards.
• Promotes customer service and collaboration with internal customers.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation knowledge

Basic Microbiology

Basic Anatomy and Physiology

Basic computer knowledge

Physical stamina

Tools

Sterilizers

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Riverside, CA seeks a Sterile Processing Technician under supervision to decontaminate, clean, sterilize, assemble and distribute medical instruments in accordance with Title 22 and Joint Commission standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining inventory, preparing crash carts, ensuring sterile technique, and supporting user departments with timely equipment. The role requires basic computer skills and ability to lift 60 lbs.