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Sharp Healthcare

Not-for-profit integrated health care system

Sterile Processing Technician 2 - Multiple Teams

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeOceanside, CA, USA$25 - $33.48 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Two years of experience in a hospital or acute-care surgical setting as a Sterile Processing Technician, Central Supply Technician, Instrument Room Technician, or Surgical Technician is required.
  • Proficiency in assembling large complex instrumentation, including spine, open-heart, and robotic instrumentation, is required.
  • A Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT), Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification is required.

Responsibilities

  • Process and distribute instruments and medical equipment used in patient care areas, and input patient charges.
  • Maintain a safe, clean working environment, including unit-based safety and infection-control requirements.
  • Document and verify sterilization loads and biological tests to determine sterilization efficacy.
  • Document and verify washer check tests to determine automated washer/disinfector efficacy.
  • Document and verify ultrasonic check tests to determine ultrasonic cleaner efficacy.
  • Document delivery of patient care equipment.
  • Identify and use appropriate methods to sort, disassemble, decontaminate, rinse, and disinfect instruments and equipment while maintaining safety standards.
  • Use count sheets to assemble, inspect, protect, wrap, containerize or peel package, and label instruments.
  • Select appropriate sterilization methods and follow correct sterilization principles.
  • Identify items requiring high-level disinfection and perform and monitor disinfection according to manufacturers' instructions for use.
  • Properly handle and store sterile and non-sterile supplies, equipment, and instruments.
  • Access doctor preference cards and retrieve and distribute medical and surgical supplies and equipment to customers in a quality and timely manner.
  • Use, maintain, and operate sterile processing department equipment, including steam and gas plasma sterilizers, washer/disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, and heat sealers.
  • Receive, stock, rotate, and deliver supplies; communicate supply issues in a timely manner.
  • Maintain a clean, orderly work area and complete assigned housekeeping duties.
  • Serve as a resource to customers on sterile processing department functions and help train new employees.
  • Track progress and compliance with training, staff meetings, in-service education, and mandatory hospital training.
  • Perform other related job duties as required.

About the Company

Sharp Healthcare

Not-for-profit integrated health care system

Sharp HealthCare is a not-for-profit, integrated health system in the San Diego area that operates four acute-care hospitals, three specialty hospitals, three affiliated medical groups, and a health plan to provide primary and specialty care across services like cancer treatment, cardiovascular care, orthopedic surgery, and women’s health. Its network links hospitals, clinics, physicians, and a health plan to deliver coordinated care from prevention to treatment. Unlike many providers, Sharp reinvests its profits into community health initiatives, combining hospital care, physician groups, and an insurance-like plan within one not-for-profit system. Its goal is to improve the health and well-being of the San Diego population through high-quality, coordinated care.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
Founded
1946

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