Sterile Processing Tech II: Instrument Sterilization

Kaiser Permanente; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in San Rafael is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to prepare, clean, decontaminate, and sterilize surgical instruments, trays, and reusable medical devices for inpatient Nursing and Medical Office departments.

The role involves inventorying, restocking, and distributing instruments and equipment, ensuring quality control, and maintaining records for regulatory compliance within the Sterile Processing Department.

Qualifications

• One year experience in instrument processing and knowledge of reusable surgical instrumentation.
• Must know how to operate Sterile Processing departmental equipment (washers, ultrasonic, steam, gas, chemical sterilizers).
• Must understand sterilization monitoring, record keeping, and QA protocols.
• Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Infection control: adhere to standard precautions, hand hygiene, sterility, and dress code.
• Quality assurance monitoring: maintain QA records and load parameters.
• Documentation: record daily QA and sterilization functions per regulations.
• Policies: follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Staff development: participate in training and competency programs.

Skills

Medical terminology

Sterile processing equipment operation

Reading/comprehension

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Washers

Ultrasonic

Steam sterilizer

Gas sterilizer

Chemical sterilizer

Endoscope reprocessor

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in San Rafael is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to prepare, clean, decontaminate, and sterilize surgical instruments, trays, and reusable medical devices for inpatient Nursing and Medical Office departments.

The role involves inventorying, restocking, and distributing instruments and equipment, ensuring quality control, and maintaining records for regulatory compliance within the Sterile Processing Department.