Sterile Processing Tech II — Instrument Care & Sterilization

Kaiser Permanente; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in San Diego, CA is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech II to decontaminate, sterilize and distribute medical instruments and supplies. You will operate washer/sterilizers and Sterrad/EtO devices, perform biological testing, and ensure accurate records in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

The role requires knowledge of surgical instruments, sterile technique, and strong computer and communication skills. Rotating weekends and adherence to infection-control standards are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Registered Central Service Technician certification within 3 months of hire.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments for all Surgical Services.

Responsibilities

• Picks up contaminated supplies and equipment according to aseptic standards and returns.
• Sterile Processing and instrument preparation.
• Disassembles, cleans and decontaminates medical instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Uses approved disinfectants and ultrasound cleaning.
• Assembles, inspects, tests, wraps and dates instruments and equipment.
• Loads and operates EtO, Steam Steris and Sterrad sterilizers.
• Performs biological testing and maintains records.
• Delivers processed items to user departments.
• Manages DME inventory tracking using SPM.
• Maintains department inventory using Event Related concepts.

Skills

Surgical instruments knowledge

HiVac sterilizer

Washer sterilizer operation

Ultrasound cleaning

Computer skills

Strong verbal/written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HiVac sterilizer

Washer sterilizer

Disinfector

Gravity displacement autoclaves

Sterrad sterilizer

Steam sterilizers

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in San Diego, CA is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech II to decontaminate, sterilize and distribute medical instruments and supplies. You will operate washer/sterilizers and Sterrad/EtO devices, perform biological testing, and ensure accurate records in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

The role requires knowledge of surgical instruments, sterile technique, and strong computer and communication skills. Rotating weekends and adherence to infection-control standards are essential.