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

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

Benefits offered by this job

New Hire Sign-On Incentive

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare in California seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to maintain and distribute disposable supplies and durable medical equipment for patient care. The role requires HS diploma or equivalent and SPD program completion or recent experience.

Responsibilities include reporting malfunctions, documenting testing results, labeling instrument sets, and ensuring clean, ready-to-use equipment. Competitive hourly pay and unionized setting with weekend and on-call details are noted.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent; experience as a sterile processing technician within the last 12 months, or certification from an accredited program such as HSPA, CBSPD, CAAHEP within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• To ensure proper maintenance and distribution of disposable supplies and durable medical equipment for patient care.
• Report malfunctions or loads to the Lead Technician or Supervisor; provide information for MSDS receipt and shift reports.
• Document results of biological and vacuum testing; label and track instrument sets and implants.
• Disassemble, inspect, reassemble, and load sterilizers, washers, and other SPD equipment correctly.
• Maintain competency by completing initial and ongoing assessments and training goals.
• Restock carts, prep case carts for surgery, and manage stock levels and sterilization supplies.

Skills

Sterile processing

Communication

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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 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 #signon #referral 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

About Sharp

Sharp HealthCare is a not-for-profit health care system based in San Diego, California, with four acute care hospitals, three specialty hospitals, three medical groups and a health plan. We provide medical services in virtually all fields of medicine, including primary care, heart care, cancer, orthopedics, women’s health, rehabilitation, robotic surgery and bariatric surgery. Sharp sets the community standard for exceptional care. Sharp Grossmont Hospital and Sharp Memorial Hospital have received prestigious Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in nursing practices and quality patient care. At the heart of our organization are more than 18,000 affiliated physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers who are on a journey to make health care better for our patients and their families. It’s what we call The Sharp Experience – treating each person with dignity, compassion and respect, and using our clinical excellence and advanced technology to deliver the highest-quality patient care. We are dedicated to transforming the health care experience by making Sharp the best place to work, the best place to practice medicine and the best place to receive care in San Diego.