Sterile Processing Technician II - Full-Time - Rotational Shift

Kern Medical; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician II to ensure the highest standards of sterilization and decontamination of surgical instruments. In this vital role, you will be responsible for cleaning, assembling, and distributing reusable medical equipment while adhering to strict safety and quality protocols. Join a team committed to excellence in patient care and benefit from a comprehensive package that includes competitive pay, health benefits, and retirement plans. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-performance workforce in a supportive environment.

Benefits

New Hire Premium

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Holidays

Vacation

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification from CBSPD or IAHCSMM required.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, cleaning, and sterilization of medical equipment.
• Maintain inventory and perform environmental maintenance duties.

Skills

Sterilization principles

Decontamination techniques

Inventory management

Quality control procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of Sterile Processing course

Certification from CBSPD or IAHCSMM

Job description

Job Category: Patient Care Services

Requisition Number: STERI004278

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• Posted: May 6, 2025
• Full-Time

Locations

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Bakersfield, CA 93306, USA

Description

Kern Medical is committed to recruiting high-quality candidates to ensure a high-performance workforce that consistently delivers excellent patient care.

Benefits for qualifying positions include:

• New Hire Premium: +6% of base pay, matched up to 6% if contributed to the Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: includes Holidays, Vacation, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.

Compensation

The estimated pay range for this position is $22.6062 to $27.8027. This includes a 6% premium pay. Additional compensation may be available through incentives, bonuses, and differentials. The role may also be eligible for participation in the Kern County Employees’ Retirement Plan.

Position Summary

Performs decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable surgical/medical instrumentation and equipment.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Sterile Processing Technician II is a certified level within the Sterile Processing Technician series, demonstrating high standards of surgical conscience and understanding of sterilization principles to ensure quality decontamination and sterilization of medical supplies.

Essential Functions

• Knowledge of maintenance, cleanliness, and sterilization of instruments and equipment.
• Awareness of appropriate sterilization methods per manufacturer’s instructions.
• Knowledge of high-level disinfection and sterilization of endoscopy equipment, including logging, testing, and biological monitoring.
• Receives soiled instrumentation and performs decontamination per instructions.
• Uses PPE and practices standard precautions.
• Prepares decontamination and assembly areas with necessary supplies.
• Tests equipment efficiency and reports issues.
• Wraps, labels, and monitors sterilized items.
• Places sterilized instruments on shelves, maintains inventory, and prioritizes processing tasks.
• Performs quality controls like Bowie Dick, DART, and biological tests.
• Maintains documentation accurately and thoroughly.

Additional Responsibilities

• Possesses thorough knowledge of surgical instrumentation.
• Maintains inventory and performs environmental maintenance duties.
• Communicates equipment needs and maintains current knowledge of industry trends.

Employment Standards

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an approved Sterile Processing course or equivalent experience required.
• Certification from CBSPD or IAHCSMM required.
• Must obtain and maintain BLS certification within 60 days if not already certified.

Additional Information

• Background checks and fingerprinting may be required.
• All employees are Disaster Service Workers and must be prepared to report to work during emergencies.
• Valid California Driver’s License required if driving is part of the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be notified of their rights under federal employment laws. For more information, review the "Know Your Rights" notice from the Department of Labor.