Sterile Processing Technician I: Impact Patient Care

Stanford Health Care; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to support the Sterile Processing Department. You will perform decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and storage of patient care instrumentation and supplies, and may work in sterile cores of the Operating rooms, contributing to patient safety and department goals.

The role emphasizes training, inventory management, adherence to safety policies, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• CRCST or CSPDT certifications preferred.
• Experience with decontamination, sterilization and instrument prep.

Responsibilities

• Assists with training of new staff.
• Maintains inventory and prudent use of resources.
• Follows safety and infection prevention policies.
• Maintains professional behavior and appearance.
• Participates in ongoing staff development.

Skills

Sterilization

Instrument assembly

Inventory control

English proficiency

Surgical instrumentation

Quality improvement

Education

High School diploma or GED

CRCST certification

CSPDT certification

Job description

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to support the Sterile Processing Department. You will perform decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and storage of patient care instrumentation and supplies, and may work in sterile cores of the Operating rooms, contributing to patient safety and department goals.

The role emphasizes training, inventory management, adherence to safety policies, and ongoing professional development.