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

sharp; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare seeks a Sterile Processing Department Technician II to process and distribute instruments used in-patient care areas and to input patient charges. You will work in a hospital SPD setting, ensuring proper sterilization and inventory management.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 2 years SPD or surgical tech experience, proficiency with complex instrumentation, and CSPDT/CST/CRCST certification eligibility.

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.
• 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) - NBSTSA; OR Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) - HSPA -REQUIRED

Responsibilities

• 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
• Decontamination: Identifies and uses appropriate methods to sort, disassemble, decontaminate, rinse and disinfect instruments and equipment.
• 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.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

2 Years hospital/acute care experience as Sterile Processing Technician or Surgical Technician

Proficient in assembling large complex instrumentation

CSPDT CST CRCST Certifications

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 0 8/27/26 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

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