Sterile Processing Tech I - Sterile Processing - Sharp Chula Vista - Variable Shift - Per Diem

sharp; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Equity / stock options

Job summary

SHARP HealthCare is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure proper maintenance and distribution of supplies for patient care. The role requires a CSPDT-preferred candidate with recent SPD experience or completion of an accredited program.

Responsibilities include documenting sterilizer loads, labeling implantables for quarantine, and ensuring accurate instrumentation handling. The position offers a variable shift with potential per diem/PRN work and union-related terms.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 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 proper distribution of disposable supplies and durable medical equipment for patient care.
• Document sterilizer loads and testing results, including biological and vacuum testing.
• Label all implantables for quarantine and ensure accurate instrument/sets labeling.
• Properly load and operate washer/sterilizers, steam, plasma and other sterilizing equipment.

Skills

Communication

Surgical instrumentation knowledge

Education

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent

CSPDT preferred (certification)

Job description

• 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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• 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.
• Demonstration, Documentation Review, Quality Monitoring.
• 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.
• Observation, Quality Monitoring Documentation Review.
• 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.
• Supplies
• 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
• 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.
• 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 area

Flexible schedule Equity / stock options

Additional Information

Hours :Shift Start Time:Variable Shift End Time:VariableAWS Hours Requirement:8/40 - 8 Hour ShiftAdditional Shift Information:Per Diem / PRNWeekend Requirements:As NeededOn-Call Required:YesHourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):$28.740 - $35.930 - $40.240This 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.

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