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

Sharp HealthCare; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare is seeking a Sterile Processing Department Technician II to support in-patient care by processing and distributing medical instruments and equipment, and by inputting patient charges. The role is per diem / PRN with variable shift start/end times and 8/40 AWS hours.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma, 2 years SP/surgical tech experience, and CSPDT/CST/CRCST certification. Tasks include decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and inventory control.

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 (spine, open heart, robotic).

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe, clean working environment and adheres to infection control requirements.
• Documents and verifies sterilization loads and biological tests.
• Assembles, inspects, protects, wraps, and labels instruments using count sheets.
• Operates SPD equipment (steam, gas plasma, washer/disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, heat sealers).
• Manages inventory and distribution of supplies to customers in a timely manner.

Skills

2 Years SPT experience

Instruments assembly proficiency

Safety and infection control

Education

High School Diploma

CSPDT / CST / CRCST certification

Job description

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

• The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
  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.

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