Sterile Processing Tech II — Precision Instrument Specialist

University of California- Davis Health; California; On-site; USD 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California- Davis Health in Sacramento's Perioperative Services seeks a Sterile Processing Technician II to clean, disinfect, inspect, sterilize and assemble surgical instruments and equipment for patient care.

This on-site role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to AAMI/AORN practices, and timely preparation of instrument packs and case carts to support safe, efficient operations in the Main Hospital.

Qualifications

• Six months of patient care experience.
• CRCST from HSPA or CSPDT from CBSPD certification.
• Two years sterile processing experience in a surgical environment.
• Experience handling hospital equipment.
• Maintain certifications via CEUs as a condition of employment.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of AAMI recommended practices.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, decontaminate, and sterilize instruments for surgical cases.
• Prepare and assemble surgical case carts.
• Maintain and track instruments using the hospital's system.
• Assist in planning workflow to meet turnaround times and deadlines.
• Support training and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Six months patient care experience

Two years sterile processing exp

Handling hospital equipment

Policy & procedure application

Independent critical thinking

Self-motivation & independence

Diversity, equity & inclusion

Effective written & verbal comms

Customer interaction

AAMI practices knowledge

Education

CRCST (HSPA)

CBSPD CSPDT

High school diploma/GED

Job description

University of California- Davis Health in Sacramento's Perioperative Services seeks a Sterile Processing Technician II to clean, disinfect, inspect, sterilize and assemble surgical instruments and equipment for patient care.

This on-site role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to AAMI/AORN practices, and timely preparation of instrument packs and case carts to support safe, efficient operations in the Main Hospital.