Sterile Processing Tech I - Sharp Tri-City - Night Shift - Full Time

Sharp; Oceanside (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside, CA is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech I for night shift. You will process and distribute instruments and medical equipment used in patient care, and input patient charges.

Requirements include a high school diploma and 2 years SPD or Surgical Technician experience; enrollment or testing toward Sterile Processing Certification within 6 months of hire. Focus on safety, infection control, and supporting staff.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years SPD or Surgical Technician experience.
• Enrollment in a Sterile Processing program or testing toward Certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Process and distribute instruments and medical equipment used in-patient care areas.
• Input patient charges related to sterile processing activities.
• Maintain safe, clean work environment and infection control standards.
• Document sterilization loads and tests to verify efficacy.
• Assist in training new SPD staff and support other SPD functions.

Skills

SPD experience

Decontamination procedures

Instrument handling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Washer/Disinfectors

Ultrasonic Cleaners

Sterilization Equipment

Job description

## Sterile Processing Tech I - Sharp Tri-City - Night Shift - Full TimeApply: STCMC Tri-City Medical Center Main Campus - 4002 Vista Way: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR209522**Hours:****Shift Start Time:**Variable**Shift End Time:**Variable**AWS Hours Requirement:**8/40 - 8 Hour Shift**Additional Shift Information:**Night Shift**Weekend Requirements:**As Needed**On-Call Required:**No**Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):**$25.000 - $26.920 - $31.860This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU.In alignment with the STC SEIU CBA, this position will be posted for 7 days internally from 09/09/26 to 09/17/26 and available only to existing members of the ratified STC SEIU Bargaining Unit.**What You Will Do** The Sterile Processing Department Technician I are responsible for the processing and distribution of instruments and medical equipment used in-patient care areas and for the input of patient charges. **Required Qualifications*** H.S. Diploma or Equivalent* 2 Years Sterile Processing Department (SPD) or Surgical Technician experience.**Other Qualification Requirements*** Documentation of enrollment in a Sterile Processing or Surgical Technician program or documentation of scheduled testing towards obtaining Certification required within 6 months of hire.**Essential Functions*** The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization. Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit-based safety and infection control requirements. Data Collection Documents and verifies sterilization loads and biological tests to determine the efficacy of the sterilization process. Documents and verifies washer check tests to determine the efficacy of the automated washer/disinfectors Documents and verifies ultrasonic check tests to determine the efficacy of the ultrasonic cleaner Documents the delivery of Patient Care Equipment Technical Responsibilities Decontamination: Identifies and uses appropriate methods to sort, disassemble, decontaminate, rinse and disinfect instruments and equipment. Maintains safety standards. Preparing Instruments: Consistently uses count sheets to correctly assemble, inspect, protect, wrap, containerize and/or peel package and label instruments Sterilization Process: Selects appropriate sterilization methods. Knows and follows correct principles of sterilization. High Level Disinfection: Identifies those items that require High Level Disinfection and performs and monitors per the Manufacturers Instructions for Use. Storage: Properly handles and stores sterile and or non-sterile supplies, equipment, and instruments. Distribution: Accesses Doctor Preference Card. Retrieves disburses medical and surgical supplies and equipment to the customer in a quality/timely manner. Equipment: Knows, uses, maintains, and operates the equipment specific to SPD, i.e. steam, gas plasma, washer/disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, and heat sealers. Inventory Control: Knows and uses the process involved in receiving, stocking, rotating and delivery of supplies. Communicates supplies issues in a timely manner. Environmental Standards: Maintains a clean orderly work area. Completes assigned housekeeping duties. Resource: Serves as a resource to customers on all SPD functions. Helps train new employees. Other: Performs all other related job duties as required. Tracks his/her progress and compliance in regards to training, staff meeting and in service education and hospital mandatory training.