Sterile Processing Technician II

Sutter Health; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Medical Foundation ALD is seeking a Sterile Processing professional to perform instrument processing and decontamination. You will disinfect and distribute supplies, maintain equipment, and ensure compliance with safety and privacy standards to support patient care.

The role requires basic anatomy/physiology knowledge, strong time management, and familiarity with MS Office. Full-time schedule with varied days and 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Requires HS Diploma or GED or Sterile Processing Certification.
• 1 year of recent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform standardized instrument processing and decontamination.
• Disinfect and distribute supplies and perform equipment maintenance, testing, and setup as needed.
• Comply with local/state/federal regulations and safety/privacy requirements.

Skills

Surgical tools knowledge

Data interpretation

Anatomy/physiology terminology

Time management

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation ALD

Position Overview:

Competently performs standardized instrument processing and decontamination to prevent the spread of infection, illness or disease. Works independently, exercising sound judgment to support the functionality of the department by disinfecting and distributing supplies and performing equipment maintenance, testing, and setup as needed. Integrates education and technical competence to execute safe and precise sterilization procedures. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety to help deliver optimal patient care.

Job Description :

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development). Job Description modifications for union represented position are subject to CBA guidelines.

EDUCATION:

HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

OR Sterile Processing Certification

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

1-year recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

General knowledge of surgical tools, procedures, views, and equipment.

Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.

Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline.

General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).

Job Shift:

Varied

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Occasionally

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range:

Pay Range is $36.66 to $51.32 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.