Sterile Processing Tech Intern - Sharp Tri-City - Evening Shift - Full Time

Sharp HealthCare; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare in Oceanside, CA is seeking a Sterile Processing Department Technician for the evening shift. The role involves processing and distributing instruments and equipment used in patient care and ensuring accurate input of patient charges.

Requires a high school diploma and enrollment in a Sterile Processing certification program, with certification within 8 months of hire. The position is regular, with a 3 PM to 11:30 PM shift, and a Union-backed CBA applies.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Currently enrolled in a Sterile Processing certification program; certification must be obtained within 8 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean work environment following infection control requirements.
• Document sterilization loads and biological tests to verify process efficacy.
• Assemble, wrap, inspect, label, and package instruments for sterilization.
• Operate SPD equipment: steam sterilizers, plasma sterilizers, washer/disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, heat sealers.
• Track inventory and distribute sterile and non-sterile supplies to patient care areas.

Skills

Sterile processing

Documentation

Education

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent

Sterile Processing certification program enrollment

Job description

Facility: STCMC Tri

City Oceanside

Department

Job Status

Regular

Shift

Evening

FTE

1

Shift Start Time

3 PM

Shift End Time

11:30 PM

AWS Hours Requirement

8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information

Weekend Requirements

As Needed

On-Call Required

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$25.000 - $25.630 - $30.330

This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU.

This position was originally posted to STC SEIU members from 10/05/26 to 10/13/26. 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 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
• Documentation of currently enrolled in a Sterile Processing certification program.

Other Qualification Requirements

• Documentation of currently enrolled in a Sterile Processing certification program, required. Certification obtained within 8 months of hire or transfer. - 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 regard 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