Sterile Processing Tech II — Instrument Care & OR Support

UC Davis Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans and dental/vision

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Continuing education allowance

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

UC Davis Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II for the Main Hospital. The role focuses on cleaning, disinfecting, inspecting, sterilizing and assembling surgical instruments and equipment for perioperative services.

Responsibilities include assembly, decontamination, sterilization, case cart assembly, and instrument tracking. Requires strong attention to detail, independent problem solving, and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Qualifications

• CRCST or CSPDT certification required.
• Continuing CEU maintenance and renewal of certification as condition of employment.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience/training.
• 2 years sterile processing technician experience in a complex surgical/clinical setting.
• 6 months experience in a patient care environment.
• Experience handling hospital equipment.
• Knowledge of AAMI practices.
• Knowledge of AORN practices on instrument care and processing.

Responsibilities

• 20% - Assembly Responsibilities
• 20% - Decontamination Responsibility
• 20% - Sterilization Responsibilities
• 20% - Surgical Case Cart Assembly
• 20% - Instrument Tracking System, Training and Other Duties

Education

CRCST from Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or CSPDT from The Certification Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)

High school diploma / GED or equivalent

Job description

UC Davis Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II for the Main Hospital. The role focuses on cleaning, disinfecting, inspecting, sterilizing and assembling surgical instruments and equipment for perioperative services.

Responsibilities include assembly, decontamination, sterilization, case cart assembly, and instrument tracking. Requires strong attention to detail, independent problem solving, and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced surgical environment.