Sterile Processing Technician

Position Details

• Position: Certified Sterile Processing Technician
• Location: Sonora, CA
• Shift: Evenings
• Hours: 3:00 PM 11:00 PM

Required Qualifications

• Certified Sterile Processing Technician Certification
• Min 2 years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician
• Acute care hospital sterile processing experience preferred
• Knowledge of sterilization standards, infection prevention, and surgical instrumentation

Job Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, clean, and process reusable surgical instruments and equipment.
• Assemble instrument trays, procedure packs, and specialty surgical sets.
• Perform accurate instrument counts and maintain processing records.
• Sterilize instruments, basins, trays, and equipment using approved sterilization methods.
• Prepare instruments for immediate-use sterilization when required.
• Monitor sterilization cycles and ensure compliance with exposure and drying requirements.
• Perform biological indicator and sterilization quality assurance testing.
• Inspect instruments for functionality, cleanliness, and patient safety.
• Maintain autoclaves, sterilizers, and high-level disinfection equipment.
• Process and track loaner instrumentation and specialty equipment.
• Support Operating Room, Endoscopy, Emergency Department, Respiratory Therapy, Radiology, Physical Therapy, and other departments.
• Prepare supplies and instrumentation for upcoming procedures.
• Maintain biological incubator logs and quality control documentation.
• Participate in operating room turnover and support services as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized sterile processing environment.
• Follow infection prevention and regulatory compliance standards.