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

sharp; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp in Chula Vista, CA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure proper maintenance and distribution of disposable supplies and durable medical equipment for patient care.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and recent experience as a sterile processing technician or completion of an accredited training program. CSPDT preferred.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Experience as a sterile processing technician within the last 12 months, or recent graduate from an accredited Sterile Processing Technician program.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and distribute disposable supplies and durable medical equipment for patient care.
• Adhere to sterile processing procedures and infection control standards.
• Communicate load status and MSDS information to relevant teams.
• Complete competencies and documentation for ongoing performance evaluation.

Skills

Sterile processing experience

Recent completion within 12 months

Education

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent

Sterile Processing Technician program graduate

Job description

Hours :

• Shift Start Time:
  Variable
• Shift End Time:
  Variable
• AWS Hours Requirement:
  8/40 - 8 Hour Shift
• Additional Shift Information:
• 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 instrumentsReassembles trays, protecting sharp/delicate/heavy instruments, checks for cleanlinessLabels trays according to type, includes count sheets with traysProperly 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, read