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Sterile Processing Technician II

3555 Cesar Chavez, CAOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)$40–$41 /hrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Sterile Processing
  • decontamination
  • disinfecting
  • supplies
  • equipment maintenance
  • sterilization procedures
  • surgical tools
  • anatomy
  • physiology
  • pathology

Role summary

Sutter Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II at CPMC-California Pacific Med Center - Mission Bernal. This role involves performing standardized instrument processing and decontamination to prevent infection spread. The technician will work independently, using sound judgment to disinfect and distribute supplies, perform equipment maintenance, and ensure safe sterilization procedures. Adherence to all local, state, and federal regulations is required. A HS Diploma or GED, or Sterile Processing Certification, along with 1 year of recent relevant experience, is needed. Skills include knowledge of surgical tools, data interpretation, basic anatomy/physiology/pathology/medical terminology, time management, organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

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Organization:

CPMC-California Pacific Med Center - Mission Bernal

Position Overview:

Competently performs standardized instrument processing and decontamination to prevent the spread of infection, illness or disease. Works independently, exercising sound judgment to support the functionality of the department by disinfecting and distributing supplies and performing equipment maintenance, testing, and setup as needed. Integrates education and technical competence to execute safe and precise sterilization procedures. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety to help deliver optimal patient care.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

  • HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

  • OR Sterile Processing Certification

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

  • 1-year recent relevant experience.


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

  • General knowledge of surgical tools, procedures, views, and equipment.

  • Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

  • Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.

  • Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline.

  • General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

Rotating Weekends

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $39.58 to $41.07 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

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