Sterile Processing Technician II

Sutter Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Van Ness in San Francisco is seeking a Per Diem/Casual Sterile Processing Technician. You will prepare instruments, operate decontamination units, and manage inventory under supervision.

The role emphasizes reliability, reading and writing English, and teamwork with hospital staff. Two years in sterile processing is preferred; CRCST or similar certification is highly desired. Union presence indicated; non-exempt status.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED or equivalent education/experience.
• Two years experience in Sterile Processing.
• CRCST/Certified Ster. Processing tech desired.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments and equipment for procedures and surgeries.
• Operate sterilizing and decontamination units using steam, hydrogen peroxide, or chemical agents.
• Maintain instrument processing, distribution, inventory and record keeping.

Skills

Inventory control

Medical terminology

Surgical instrumentation

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Schedule

Per Diem/Casual

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Van Ness

Position Overview

Performs a variety of tasks related to the preparation of instruments and equipment for procedures and surgeries. Operates sterilizing and decontamination units using different agents, which may include steam, hydrogen peroxide, paracetic acid, ethylene oxide, and glutaraldehyde. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, instrument processing, distribution, inventory, equipment and record keeping functions under general guidance. CRCST-Certified Registered Central Service Technician and/or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech are highly desired to be considered.

Job Description

EDUCATION

• HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education (GED) or equivalent education/experience

Preferred Experience As Typically Acquired In

• Two years experience in Sterile Processing Department. Additionally, the applicant must demonstrate the ability to be a resource to Sterile Processing Tech I staff by effectively training new employees, answering questions appropriately, providing accurate and complete information regarding departmental procedures and demonstrating good communication skills.

Skills And Knowledge

• Elementary computer procedures as they apply to equipment, supply tracking, ordering and preference / pick list generation; knowledge of basic inventory control concepts and PAR level systems; knowledge of medical terminology, surgical instrumentation, supplies, equipment.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English, communicate and work effectively with hospital employees, sales representatives; internal and external customers, perform simple mathematical functions and handle a large volume of detailed work accurately.

Job Shift

Varied

Schedule

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

As Needed, Rotating Weekends

Benefits

No

Unions

Yes

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

0

Employee Status

Per Diem/Casual

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

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

Pay Range is $38.43 to $41.46 / 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.