Weekend Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Prep

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a weekend Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, store and distribute surgical instrumentation and medical equipment to support safe patient care.

The role involves coordinating with Operating Room staff, maintaining documentation, supporting inventory management, and assisting with procurement and organization of instrumentation and equipment. Opportunities exist for Tech II/III advancement based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of sterile processing experience in acute care or similar healthcare setting.
• SPD course completion required for Tech III.
• Knowledge of decontamination, disinfection, sterilization, storage and distribution practices.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, store and distribute surgical instrumentation and equipment.
• Support instrument processing and urgent case preparation.
• Maintain required documentation and support inventory management.
• Assist with procurement and organization of instrumentation and equipment.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instrument handling

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

SPD course

Tools

Inventory tracking systems

Job description

UC San Diego Health is seeking a weekend Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, store and distribute surgical instrumentation and medical equipment to support safe patient care.

The role involves coordinating with Operating Room staff, maintaining documentation, supporting inventory management, and assisting with procurement and organization of instrumentation and equipment. Opportunities exist for Tech II/III advancement based on qualifications.