Sterile Processing Tech I - Full-Time, Onsite

Stanford Health Care; California (MO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care in Redwood City, California is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician I to support the Sterile Processing Department in decontamination, assembly, sterilization and storage of instruments.

Responsibilities include training, inventory control, adherence to infection prevention policies, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CSPDT or CRCST certification preferred or required per policy.
• Experience in sterile processing is beneficial but not required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with training of new staff.
• Ensure prudent use of resources and maintain inventory.
• Follow safety and infection prevention policies for self, patients, visitors and staff.
• Maintain professional behavior and appearance.
• Pursue self-development through internal and external educational opportunities.
• Manage shift activity information in manual or electronic systems and report discrepancies.
• Participate in quality control, quality assurance and preventive maintenance activities.
• Join departmental committees and task forces as requested.
• Follow hospital and department policies to decontaminate, assemble, sterilize and distribute supplies.
• Collaborate with peers to achieve department goals and vision.
• Prepare shift reports and communicate issues to leads and supervisors.
• Promote a positive work environment with good communication and teamwork.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instrument handling

Inventory management

Quality compliance

English proficiency

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

HS diploma or GED

CSPDT license

CRCST certificate

Job description

Stanford Health Care in Redwood City, California is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician I to support the Sterile Processing Department in decontamination, assembly, sterilization and storage of instruments.

Responsibilities include training, inventory control, adherence to infection prevention policies, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.