Sterile Processing Tech II - Sterile Processing - Sharp Tri-City - Variable Shift - Per Diem

150 Sharp Tri-City Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare in San Diego, CA, seeks a Sterile Processing Department Technician II to process and distribute instruments and medical equipment used in patient care areas and to input patient charges.

Requires a high school diploma, 2 years of hospital or acute care sterile processing or surgical tech experience, and proficiency in assembling complex instrumentation (spine, open heart, robotic). CSPDT/CST/CRCST certifications are required.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• 2 Years experience in a Hospital/Acute Care Surgical setting as a Sterile Processing Technician or as a Surgical Technician
• Proficient in assembling large complex instrumentation such as spine, open heart, and robotic instrumentation
• CSPDT, CST, or CRCST certification required

Responsibilities

• Decontamination: sort, disassemble, decontaminate, rinse and disinfect instruments and equipment
• Preparing Instruments: assemble, inspect, wrap, containerize and label instruments using count sheets
• Sterilization Process: select and follow appropriate sterilization methods
• High Level Disinfection: identify items requiring HLD and perform per manufacturer instructions
• Storage: store sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment properly
• Distribution: retrieve and deliver supplies to customers in a timely manner
• Equipment: operate SPD equipment (steam, gas plasma, washers, ultrasonic cleaners, sealers)
• Inventory Control: receive, stock, rotate and track supplies
• Environmental Standards: maintain clean, safe work area and participate in training
• Resource: train new employees and assist colleagues as needed
• Other: perform related duties and document training/compliance

Skills

Sterile processing

Instrumentation assembly

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

CSPDT Certification

CST Certification

CRCST Certification

Job description

Hours and Shift Information

Hours: Shift Start Time: Variable Shift End Time: Variable AWS Hours Requirement: 8/40 - 8 Hour Shift Additional Shift Information: Per Diem / PRN position Weekend Requirements: As Needed On-Call Required: No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $28.290 - $28.290 - $31.110

This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU. This position was originally posted to STC SEIU members from 08/27/26 to 09/04/26. The position is now available to be filled by internal candidates that are not members of the ratified Bargaining Unit or External candidates to STC.

What You Will Do

The Sterile Processing Department Technician II are responsible for the processing and distribution of instruments and medical equipment used in-patient care areas and for the input of patient charges.

Required Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• 2 Years experience in a Hospital/Acute Care Surgical setting as a Sterile Processing Technician (also known as a Central Supply Technician or Instrument Room Technician) or as a Surgical Technician
• Must be proficient in assembling large complex instrumentation such as spine, open heart, and robotic instrumentation.
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution; OR Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA); OR Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) -REQUIRED

Essential Functions

Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit-based safety and infection control requirements. Data Collection Documents and verifies sterilization loads and biological tests to determine the efficacy of the sterilization process. Documents and verifies washer check tests to determine the efficacy of the automated washer/disinfectors. Documents and verifies ultrasonic check tests to determine the efficacy of the ultrasonic cleaner. Documents the delivery of Patient Care Equipment.

Technical Responsibilities

• Decontamination: Identifies and uses appropriate methods to sort, disassemble, decontaminate, rinse and disinfect instruments and equipment. Maintains safety standards.
• Preparing Instruments: Consistently uses count sheets to correctly assemble, inspect, protect, wrap, containerize and/or peel package and label instruments.
• Sterilization Process: Selects appropriate sterilization methods. Knows and follows correct principles of sterilization.
• High Level Disinfection: Identifies those items that require High Level Disinfection and performs and monitors per the Manufacturers Instructions for Use.
• Storage: Properly handles and stores sterile and or non-sterile supplies, equipment, and instruments.
• Distribution: Accesses Doctor Preference Card. Retrieves disburses medical and surgical supplies and equipment to the customer in a quality/timely manner.
• Equipment: Knows, uses, maintains, and operates the equipment specific to SPD, i.e. steam, gas plasma, washer/disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, and heat sealers.
• Inventory Control: Knows and uses the process involved in receiving, stocking, rotating and delivery of supplies. Communicates supplies issues in a timely manner.
• Environmental Standards: Maintains a clean orderly work area. Completes assigned housekeeping duties.
• Resource: Serves as a resource to customers on all SPD functions. Helps train new employees.
• Other: Performs all other related job duties as required.
• Tracks his/her progress and compliance in regards to training, staff meeting and in service education and hospital mandatory training.

Equal Opportunity

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.

Company Information

Sharp HealthCare is a not-for-profit health care system based in San Diego, California, with four acute care hospitals, three specialty hospitals, three medical groups and a health plan. We provide medical services in virtually all fields of medicine, including primary care, heart care, cancer, orthopedics, women’s health, rehabilitation, robotic surgery and bariatric surgery. Sharp sets the community standard for exceptional care. Sharp Grossmont Hospital and Sharp Memorial Hospital have received prestigious Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in nursing practices and quality patient care. At the heart of our organization are more than 18,000 affiliated physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers who are on a journey to make health care better for our patients and their families. It’s what we call The Sharp Experience – treating each person with dignity, compassion and respect, and using our clinical excellence and advanced technology to deliver the highest-quality patient care. We are dedicated to transforming the health care experience by making Sharp the best place to work, the best place to practice medicine and the best place to receive care in San Diego.