Sterile Processing Technician I – On-Call, Growth Path

Kaiser Permanente; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Lancaster, CA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize medical instruments and equipment. You will manage instrument tracking, inventory, and case cart preparation in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Candidates should have a Sterile Processing program completion (400 hours) and a GED/HS diploma, with strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask under pressure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Sterile Processing program (400 hours).
• Surgical Technician background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Fill orders from requesting departments.
• Clean, decontaminate, assemble and wrap sterile instruments.
• Operate steam/plasma sterilizers and related equipment.
• Return soiled equipment and validate PM status on issued equipment.
• Answer phones and support department workflow.
• Maintain inventory and restock supplies per policy.
• Ensure sterile packages remain intact and traceable.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instrument handling

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Program (400 hours)

Surgical Technician program

Tools

Ultrasonic cleaner

Endoscope reprocessor

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Lancaster, CA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize medical instruments and equipment. You will manage instrument tracking, inventory, and case cart preparation in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Candidates should have a Sterile Processing program completion (400 hours) and a GED/HS diploma, with strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask under pressure.