Sterile Processing Tech I - Sterile Processing – Sharp Chula Vista – Variable Shift – Full Time[...]

Sharp HealthCare; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New hire sign-on incentive $3,000

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare in California seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure proper cleaning, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments. The role requires a high school diploma and recent SPD experience or completion of an accredited program.

Preferred CSPDT certification and flexibility with shift timing are advantageous. The position involves initial sign-on incentives and adherence to SPD procedures, infection prevention standards, and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a sterile processing technician within the last 12 months; or graduate of an accredited Sterile Processing Technician program within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and distribute disposable supplies and durable medical equipment for patient care.
• Communicate load contents and MSDS information clearly across shifts.
• Document sterilizer loads, testing results, and actions taken during load recalls.
• Disassemble, clean, sterilize, assemble, label, and inspect instrument sets.
• Prepare case carts for surgery and restock carts as needed.
• Manage time and resources efficiently and support infection control standards.

Skills

Sterile processing

Attention to detail

Education

H.S. Diploma or equivalent

CSPDT certification (Preferred)

Job description

Hours

Shift Start Time: Variable

Shift End Time: Variable

AWS Hours Requirement: 8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Weekend Requirements: As Needed

On-Call Required: Yes

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $26.130 - $32.670 - $36.590

This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU-UHW. As part of the terms of employment, employees in this role are required to join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member (e.g. dues paying, fee paying, religious exception contributor) for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement.

This position was originally posted to ratified SEIU members from 07/20/26 to 07/28/26. The position is now available to be filled by internal candidates that are not members of the ratified Bargaining Unit or External candidates to Sharp.

What You Will Do

To ensure proper maintenance and distribution of disposable supplies and durable medical equipment for patient care.

Required Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• Experience as a sterile processing technician within the last 12 months; or graduate of an accredited Sterile Processing Technician program (such as HSPA, CBSPD, CAAHEP, etc.) within the last 12 months.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution -PREFERRED

Essential Functions

• Communication
  Performance Criteria:
  Reports any malfunctions or questionable loads to the Lead Technician or Supervisor.
  Provides appropriate information to facilitate receipt of MSDS.
  Maintains necessary verbal communication via clear shift reports and communication logs.
  Notifies SPD lead/Nursing units of positive biologicals/wet loads, equipment malfunctions.
  Obtains approval from resource/charge nurse to process incomplete sets.
  Evaluation Method(s)
  Observation, Demonstration, Documentation Review, Staff Feedback.
• Department competency
  Performance Criteria:
  Completing all initial competencies.
  Consistently demonstrating competency as identified in the on-going assessment and evaluation.
  Implementing and adapting the comprehensive, age/culturally appropriate plans using patient care interventions with patient and family.
  Evaluation Method(s):
  O, D, QM, T, DR, TD, Other________________
• Documentation
  Performance Criteria:
  Documents sterilizer load contents/applies load labels to items
  Using charts and printouts to track sterilizer loads, including biological and vacuum testing
  Documents results of biologic and vacuum testing
  Documents actions in the event of load recall
  Labels all implantables for quick identification for quarantine
  Assures accurate labeling of instruments/sets.
  Evaluation Method(s):
  Demonstration, Documentation Review, Quality Monitoring.
• Instrument processing
  Performance Criteria:
  Disassembles multipart instruments
  Separates heavy and delicate instruments
  Properly cares for powered, lensed and special instruments/ equipment
  Inspects instruments/instrument trays for broken, damaged or missing instruments
  Reassembles trays, protecting sharp/delicate/heavy instruments, checks for cleanliness
  Labels trays according to type, includes count sheets with trays
  Properly loads and operates washer sterilizer, sonic cleaners, steam, plasma, parasitic acid and other sterilizing equipment'
  Demonstrates knowledge of SPD equipment, assists users with concerns or questions.
  Properly quarantine implantables until biological monitors are reviewed.
  Evaluation Method(s):
  Observation, Quality Monitoring Documentation Review.
• Professional development
  Performance Criteria:
  Establishing mutually derived annual goals and meets goals.
  Maintaining individual in-service/performance records.
  Demonstrating process of self-discovery including knowledge of strengths and weaknesses and view deficiencies as opportunities for growth.
  Evaluation Method(s):
  O, D, QM, T, DR, TD, Other________________
• Supplies
  Performance Criteria:
  Restocks carts as assigned
  Prepares case carts for surgery according to pick lists/preference cards as assigned.
  Reports low stock/overstock, outages
  Requests/orders non stock items/supplies as needed/assigned
  Requests/orders sterilization supplies, including charts, testing materials, wraps, case filters/locks, tape
• Time and resource management
  Performance Criteria:
  Uses resources in a cost-effective manner
  Anticipates surgical needs and prepares instrumentation accordingly.
  Willingly accepts additional assignments and remains flexible with work practices.
  Completes delegated duties within time frames or reports to supervisor when unable.
  Evaluation Method(s):
  Observation, Demonstration, Documentation Review.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterile techniques, general hospital supplies and equipment.
• Ability to properly decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and deliver surgical instruments and medical equipment to clinical areas in safe, ready to use condition.
• Ability to follow strict infection prevention standards, operate sterilization and disinfection equipment, perform detailed quality checks, track instrument sets, and maintain accurate documentation to support patient safety.
• Must have great attention to detail, adherence to regulatory guidelines, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast paced, highly precise environment that directly supports safe surgical and procedural care.

$3,000 New Hire Sign-On Incentive Eligibility Requirements

• Must have at least one (1) year of sterile processing tech work experience to be eligible for the new hire incentive.

The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:

• Current Sharp employees
• Rehires/Reinstates that are rejoining the organization less than 12 months from last date of employment with Sharp Healthcare
• Candidates with less than one (1) year of sterile processing tech work experience

To remain eligible for your sign on incentive the following criteria must be met:

• Must remain in original hired FTE status and shift (if specified in offer letter)
• Must remain in original department/specialty.
• Must remain in original Job Title
• Transfers to a non-bonus eligible department or position may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus.

Employee Referral Incentive Eligibility

• Referral must list the name of the Sharp employee that referred them on the job application.
• External referrals only
• If referring a former Sharp employee – must be more than 12 months since last date of employment with Sharp HealthCare at the time of the referral

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Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent; Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution