Sterile Processing Tech II — Evening Shift

Kaiser Permanente; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Washington state is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to handle the cleaning, sterilization, inspection and distribution of surgical instruments and equipment at the Tacoma Specialty Center. The role emphasizes patient safety, adherence to infection control policies and accurate instrument inventories.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, plus Central Service training within hire window.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Infection Control principles, medical terminology and basic anatomy.
• Ability to recognize, initiate and accomplish all departmental work activities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize amid multiple demands for attention.
• Completion of the Central Service Training course is required by date of hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, disinfect and sterilize reusable instruments and medical devices.
• Reassemble, inspect and test all multi-part devices to ensure safety and functionality.
• Deliver, pick up and receive reusable instruments and equipment, ensuring items are complete and undamaged.
• Assemble, package, process and store medical supplies, instruments and equipment, and distribute reprocessed products.

Skills

Infection control knowledge

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Washington state is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to handle the cleaning, sterilization, inspection and distribution of surgical instruments and equipment at the Tacoma Specialty Center. The role emphasizes patient safety, adherence to infection control policies and accurate instrument inventories.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, plus Central Service training within hire window.