Sterile Processing Tech: Precision Instrument Sterilization

Kaiser Permanente; Riverside (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Riverside, CA is seeking a Decontamination Technician to sterilize, decontaminate, and distribute medical instruments per regulatory standards. You will handle disinfection, wrapping, labeling, and storage, while ensuring equipment readiness for surgical cases.

The role requires knowledge of surgical instrumentation, microbiology, anatomy, and basic computer skills, plus physical endurance to lift heavy loads and stand for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation.
• Basic microbiology knowledge.
• Basic anatomy and physiology knowledge.
• Basic computer literacy and data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente policies and laws.
• Decontaminates, cleans, sterilizes, and stores instruments and supplies.
• Assembles, inspects, wraps, and dates instruments; notifies for repairs as needed.
• Operates steam, gas, and plasma sterilizers and handles requisitions.
• Updates equipment inventory by checking in/out items.
• Cleans and disinfects biomedical equipment and floors; obtains patient information when issuing equipment.
• Picks up contaminated supplies and returns to Sterile Processing.
• Establishes courteous relations with patients and staff; supports quality service.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation

Basic Microbiology

Basic Anatomy & Physiology

Computer literacy

Physical endurance

Lifting 60 lbs

Prolonged standing

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Riverside, CA is seeking a Decontamination Technician to sterilize, decontaminate, and distribute medical instruments per regulatory standards. You will handle disinfection, wrapping, labeling, and storage, while ensuring equipment readiness for surgical cases.

The role requires knowledge of surgical instrumentation, microbiology, anatomy, and basic computer skills, plus physical endurance to lift heavy loads and stand for extended periods.