Sterile Processing Tech II: Precision Instrument Care

Kaiser Permanente; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in San Diego seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure safe and sterile instruments for patient care. You will decontaminate, disinfect, assemble, test, wrap and store medical instruments and equipment, and distribute case carts with attention to aseptic standards.

The role requires knowledge of sterilization devices, adherence to infection control, and accurate recordkeeping. Weekend rotation and strong computer skills are expected in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Registered Central Service Technician certificate within 3 months of hire.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments for all Surgical Services.
• Able to operate HiVac, washer sterilizers and autoclaves; ultrasound cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Picks up contaminated supplies and equipment according to aseptic standards and returns.
• Sterile Processing.
• Disassembles, and cleans or decontaminates medical instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Use approved disinfectants, detergents and ultrasound cleaning.
• Assembles, inspects, tests, wraps and dates medical instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Properly loads and operates EtO, Steam Steris and Sterrad sterilizers.
• Performs biological testing and maintains accurate biological and sterilization records.
• Stages and provides delivery of processed items to user departments.
• Maintains inventory of items within the department using Event Related concepts.
• Rotating Weekends

Skills

Sterile processing

Surgical instruments

Equipment operation

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HiVac sterilizer

Washer sterilizer

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in San Diego seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to ensure safe and sterile instruments for patient care. You will decontaminate, disinfect, assemble, test, wrap and store medical instruments and equipment, and distribute case carts with attention to aseptic standards.

The role requires knowledge of sterilization devices, adherence to infection control, and accurate recordkeeping. Weekend rotation and strong computer skills are expected in a fast-paced hospital environment.