Sterile Processing Technician: Patient Safety & Surgical Readiness

ADP, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Vighter is recruiting Sterile Supply Technicians to provide patient care support at the Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA. The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable medical instruments, equipment, and supplies used throughout the facility.

This role supports patient safety and clinical operations by ensuring sterile instruments are available, functioning, and compliant with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification as a Sterile Supply Technician or Sterile Processing Technician is required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in the sterilization field is required.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Receives, sorts, and processes contaminated instruments per infection prevention protocols.
• Performs cleaning using ultrasonic cleaners, washers, and sterilizers.
• Inspects instruments for cleanliness and function; removes damaged items.
• Assembles instrument trays and sets per sheets and manufacturer specs.
• Operates sterilization equipment (autoclaves, low-temp, hydrogen peroxide, EO where applicable).
• Documents sterilization activities and maintains records.
• Distributes sterile supplies to operating rooms and clinics.
• Maintains sterile storage and inventory records.

Skills

Customer service

English fluency

Fast-paced environment

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification as Sterile Supply Technician or Sterile Processing Technician

Job description

Vighter is recruiting Sterile Supply Technicians to provide patient care support at the Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA. The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable medical instruments, equipment, and supplies used throughout the facility.

This role supports patient safety and clinical operations by ensuring sterile instruments are available, functioning, and compliant with