Sterile Processing Tech I - Sterile Processing – Sharp Metropolitan Medical Campus – Evening Shift – Weekends - Per Diem

300 Sharp HealthCare; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure proper maintenance and distribution of disposable supplies and durable medical equipment for patient care. The role supports infection control and requires precise documentation and adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, and graduation from an accredited sterile processing program. The position is on-site in San Diego, with evening shifts and weekend coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent experience as a sterile processing technician within the last 12 months.
• Graduate of an accredited Sterile Processing Technician program (such as HSPA, CBSPD, CAAHEP, etc.) within the last 12 months.
• Knowledge of infection prevention standards and SPD equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains proper maintenance and distribution of disposable supplies and durable medical equipment for patient care.
• Documents sterilization processes, loads, and testing results with accuracy.
• Communicates load issues and equipment malfunctions to lead staff and supervisor.

Skills

Sterile processing

Surgical instrumentation

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Hours: Shift Start Time: 2 PM Shift End Time: 10:30 PM AWS Hours Requirement: 8/40 - 8 Hour Shift Additional Shift Information: Per Diem / PRN - weekends evening shift Weekend Requirements: Weekends Only On-Call Required: No Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $28.740 - $35.930 - $40.240 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 08/10/26 to 08/18/26. 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

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.

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

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.