Sterile Processing Tech II: OR Prep & Sterilization

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and supplies across UCSF Medical Center locations. The role supports training of staff and maintains documentation tied to SPD duties.

Candidate will pull needed supplies for next day or emergent cases, prepare Case Carts, and operate sterilization equipment while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• High School graduate, G.E.D. or equivalent.
• Possess and maintain current certification as a Sterile Processing Technician (CRCST/IAHCSMM/CBSPD).
• Minimum of one year of Sterile Processing technician experience.
• Knowledge of SPD areas: decontamination, inspection/packaging, sterilization, QC & record keeping, distribution, case cart prep/build/QA.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, inspects, assembles, sterilizes and distributes surgical instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintain documentation and assist in training other Sterile Processing Technicians.
• Pull supplies and instruments for next day or emergent cases using OR preference cards.
• Prepare and maintain accurate surgical Case Carts and operate sterilization/decontamination equipment.

Skills

Sterile processing

Decontamination

Documentation

Communication

Education

CRCST certification (IAHCSMM/CBSPD)

Job description

UCSF Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and supplies across UCSF Medical Center locations. The role supports training of staff and maintains documentation tied to SPD duties.

Candidate will pull needed supplies for next day or emergent cases, prepare Case Carts, and operate sterilization equipment while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.