Sterile Processing Technician I: On-Call OR Support

JIT Global Freight Solution P Ltd; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clarita, CA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to decontaminate, clean, sterilize and distribute medical supplies. The role requires completion of a sterile processing program and basic computer skills; on‑call hours may vary.

Responsibilities include processing equipment, restocking supplies, operating sterilizers, and maintaining records. Prior SPD experience preferred; join a collaborative team in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.a0Completion of an accredited Sterile Processing Program with 400 clinical hours or Surgical Technician program.
• Basic knowledge of instrument processing techniques including decontamination and sterilization.
• Knowledge of Sterile Processing Department policies; ability to articulate soaps, detergents and sterilization methods.
• Ability to distinguish colors and hear audible alarms; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Fill orders from requesting departments.
• Make equipment rounds and return soiled equipment to SPD; validate PM status and storage.
• Answer phones.
• Inventory and restock supplies and specialty carts per policy.
• Disassemble, clean or decontaminate surgical instruments per manufacturers' recommendations.
• Assemble, inspect, test, wrap and date simple sets per protocol.
• Operate all SPD equipment including sterilizers and processors.
• Use instrument tracking system and document tests and sterilizer records.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Multitasking ability

Color vision

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Program (400 clinical hours) or Surgical Technician program

Tools

Sterile Processing Equipment

Instrument tracking system

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clarita, CA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to decontaminate, clean, sterilize and distribute medical supplies. The role requires completion of a sterile processing program and basic computer skills; on‑call hours may vary.

Responsibilities include processing equipment, restocking supplies, operating sterilizers, and maintaining records. Prior SPD experience preferred; join a collaborative team in a busy hospital setting.