Sterile Processing Technician I: Instrument Reprocessing Pro

Kaiser Permanente; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KAISER in San Jose, California seeks a Sterile Processing Technician I to perform decontamination, cleaning, sterilization and packaging of instruments for inpatient nursing and medical offices. You will inventory, restock, and distribute instruments and equipment; work primarily in the Sterile Processing Department and prepare packs for operating rooms; may process inpatient OR instruments.

The role emphasizes adherence to infection control standards and quality assurance; training may be

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Responsibilities

• Perform infection control standards and standard precautions.
• Decontaminate, clean, sterilize and assemble instruments and trays.
• Prepare packs and load sterilization equipment according to guidelines.
• Inventory, restock and distribute instruments and medical supplies.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Presentation skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

License, Certification, Registration

Job description

KAISER in San Jose, California seeks a Sterile Processing Technician I to perform decontamination, cleaning, sterilization and packaging of instruments for inpatient nursing and medical offices. You will inventory, restock, and distribute instruments and equipment; work primarily in the Sterile Processing Department and prepare packs for operating rooms; may process inpatient OR instruments.

The role emphasizes adherence to infection control standards and quality assurance; training may be