Weekend Sterile Processing Tech II — OR Instrument Support

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to handle decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, storage, and distribution of surgical instruments in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

This weekend position serves as a key resource for Sterile Processing and Operating Room staff, ensuring supplies are available, properly processed, and ready for urgent cases, with documentation and inventory support.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of recent sterile processing experience in an acute care hospital.
• BART or BLS at time of hire; must obtain BART within six months.
• Proficient with surgical instrumentation, equipment, and sterilization processes.
• SPD course completion required for Tech III level.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, store, and distribute surgical instruments and equipment.
• Support instrument processing, troubleshooting, and urgent case preparation.
• Maintain required documentation and assist with inventory management and procurement.
• Collaborate with Sterile Processing and Operating Room staff to ensure instruments and supplies are available.

Skills

Sterile processing

Customer service

Communication

Prioritize workload

Education

SPD course

Tools

Instrumentation tracking systems

Sterilization equipment

Job description

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to handle decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, storage, and distribution of surgical instruments in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

This weekend position serves as a key resource for Sterile Processing and Operating Room staff, ensuring supplies are available, properly processed, and ready for urgent cases, with documentation and inventory support.