Sterile Processing Tech: OR Equipment & Decontamination

salinasvalleyhealth; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health is seeking a dedicated team member in the Supply Chain - Distribution department to decontaminate and process surgical supplies and equipment for all hospital departments. You will support the Operating Room and SRMC by pulling cases and delivering equipment across floors and rooms.

The role involves sterilization, handling hazardous chemicals, inventory control, and ensuring accurate charging and recordkeeping.

Qualifications

• Work requires knowledge generally acquired through a high school education or GED. Medical terminology desired.
• Previous experience within a surgical or sterile processing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, process supplies, instruments and equipment for all hospital departments.
• Pull surgical cases and provide service and support to the Operating Room and other departments.
• Transport and deliver equipment between floors, departments and patient rooms.
• Apply cleaning/disinfection techniques and sterilization procedures for equipment and devices.
• Work with hazardous chemicals and contaminated waste.
• Stock inventory to par levels and organize carts.
• Verify data to facilitate accurate charging and inventory integrity.
• Wrap and assemble sterile trays for processing after inspection.
• Perform other duties including orientation of new personnel and inventory controls.

Skills

Sterile processing

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Steris

Sterad

Autoclaves

ETO Sterilizer

Airclean Cidex

Job description

Salinas Valley Health is seeking a dedicated team member in the Supply Chain - Distribution department to decontaminate and process surgical supplies and equipment for all hospital departments. You will support the Operating Room and SRMC by pulling cases and delivering equipment across floors and rooms.

The role involves sterilization, handling hazardous chemicals, inventory control, and ensuring accurate charging and recordkeeping.