Sterile Processing Tech I - Sterile Processing - Sharp Memorial Hospital - Evening Shift - Full Time - Eligible for New Hire Incentive

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

Job summary

Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for the evening shift (2:00 PM – 10:30 PM) in a Regular position. The role ensures proper maintenance and distribution of disposable supplies and durable medical equipment for patient care.

Required HS Diploma or equivalent; experience as an SPD tech within the last 12 months or graduation from an accredited SPD program. CSPDT is preferred. This unionized role falls under SEIU-UHW with 31-day membership requirement.

Qualifications

• HS 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.
• CSPDT certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain and distribute disposable supplies and durable medical equipment for patient care.
• Document sterilizer load contents and testing results; label items and track biological/validation data.
• Inspect, assemble, sterilize, and deliver instruments and equipment to clinical areas.
• Follow infection prevention standards and operate SPD equipment safely and efficiently.

Skills

Sterile processing knowledge

Infection prevention standards

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

CSPDT certification (preferred)

Job description

Facility: Sharp Memorial Hospital

City San Diego

Department

Job Status

Regular

Shift

Evening

FTE

1

Shift Start Time

2 PM

Shift End Time

10:30 PM

AWS Hours Requirement:

8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

Every Other

On-Call Required:

No

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 09/03/26 to 09/11/26. 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

• CSPDT - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution -PREFERRED

Essential Functions

• CommunicationPerformance 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 competencyPerformance 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________________
• DocumentationPerformance Criteria:Documents sterilizer load contents/applies load labels to itemsUsing charts and printouts to track sterilizer loads, including biological and vacuum testingDocuments results of biologic and vacuum testingDocuments actions in the event of load recallLabels all implantables for quick identification for quarantineAssures accurate labeling of instruments/sets.Evaluation Method(s):Demonstration, Documentation Review, Quality Monitoring.
• Instrument processingPerformance Criteria:Disassembles multipart instrumentsSeparates heavy and delicate instrumentsProperly cares for powered, lensed and special instruments/ equipmentInspects 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 developmentPerformance 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________________
• SuppliesPerformance Criteria:Restocks carts as assignedPrepares case carts for surgery according to pick lists/preference cards as assigned.Reports low stock/overstock, outagesRequests/orders non stock items/supplies as needed/assignedRequests/orders sterilization supplies, including charts, testing materials, wraps, case filters/locks, tape
• Time and resource managementPerformance Criteria:Uses resources in a cost-effective mannerAnticipates 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.

The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:

• Current Sharp and/or Sharp Tri-City employees.
• Rehires/Reinstates that are rejoining the organization less than 12 months from last date of employment with Sharp Healthcare/ Sharp Tri-City .
• New hire employees with less that 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