Sterile Processing Tech I – Sterile Processing Sharp Metro Campus Evening Shift – Per Diem

San Diego, CA, US, United States

Job Description

[H.S. Diploma or Equivalent; Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution

Hours

:



Shift Start Time:




2 PM

Shift End Time:




10:30 PM

AWS Hours Requirement:




8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:



Weekend Requirements:




As Needed

On-Call Required:




No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):




$28.740 - $35.930 - $40.240

This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU-UHW. As part of the terms of employment, employees in this role are required to join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member (e.g. dues paying, fee paying, religious exception contributor) for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement.


This position was originally posted to ratified SEIU members from 12/09/25 to 12/17/25 . The position is now available to be filled by internal candidates that are not members of the ratified Bargaining Unit or External candidates to Sharp.

Please Note:

As part of our recruitment process, you may receive communication from Dawn, our virtual recruiting assistant. Dawn helps coordinate scheduling for screening calls and interviews to ensure a smooth and timely experience. Rest assured, all candidate evaluations and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and hiring teams.

What You Will Do



To ensure proper maintenance and distribution of disposable supplies and durable medical equipment for patient care.



Required Qualifications



H.S. Diploma or Equivalent 1 Year experience in an acute care hospital, sterile processing, or surgery department or completion of a program for sterile processing/central supply technician

Preferred Qualifications



Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution -PREFERRED

Essential Functions



Communication
Performance Criteria:

Reports any malfunctions or questionable loads to the Lead Technician or Supervisor.

Provides appropriate information to facilitate receipt of MSDS.

Maintains necessary verbal communication via clear shift reports and communication logs.

Notifies SPD lead/Nursing units of positive biologicals/wet loads, equipment malfunctions.

Obtains approval from resource/charge nurse to process incomplete sets.

Evaluation Method(s)

Observation, Demonstration, Documentation Review, Staff Feedback.
Department competency
Performance Criteria:

Completing all initial competencies.

Consistently demonstrating competency as identified in the on-going assessment and evaluation.

Implementing and adapting the comprehensive, age/culturally appropriate plans using patient care interventions with patient and family.

Evaluation Method(s):

O, D, QM, T, DR, TD, Other________________
Documentation
Performance Criteria:

Documents sterilizer load contents/applies load labels to items

Using charts and printouts to track sterilizer loads, including biological and vacuum testing

Documents results of biologic and vacuum testing

Documents actions in the event of load recall

Labels all implantables for quick identification for quarantine

Assures accurate labeling of instruments/sets.

Evaluation Method(s):

Demonstration, Documentation Review, Quality Monitoring.
Instrument processing
Performance Criteria:

Disassembles multipart instruments

Separates heavy and delicate instruments

Properly cares for powered, lensed and special instruments/ equipment

Inspects instruments/instrument trays for broken, damaged or missing instruments

Reassembles trays, protecting sharp/delicate/heavy instruments, checks for cleanliness

Labels trays according to type, includes count sheets with trays

Properly loads and operates washer sterilizer, sonic cleaners, steam, plasma, parasitic acid and other sterilizing equipment'

Demonstrates knowledge of SPD equipment, assists users with concerns or questions.

Properly quarantine implantables until biological monitors are reviewed.

Evaluation Method(s):

Observation, Quality Monitoring Documentation Review.
Professional development
Performance Criteria:

Establishing mutually derived annual goals and meets goals.

Maintaining individual in-service/performance records.

Demonstrating process of self-discovery including knowledge of strengths and weaknesses and view deficiencies as opportunities for growth.

Evaluation Method(s):

O, D, QM, T, DR, TD, Other________________
Supplies
Performance Criteria:

Restocks carts as assigned

Prepares case carts for surgery according to pick lists/preference cards as assigned.

Reports low stock/overstock, outages

Requests/orders non stock items/supplies as needed/assigned

Requests/orders sterilization supplies, including charts, testing materials, wraps, case filters/locks, tape
Time and resource management
Performance Criteria:

Uses resources in a cost-effective manner

Anticipates surgical needs and prepares instrumentation accordingly.

Willingly accepts additional assignments and remains flexible with work practices.

Completes delegated duties within time frames or reports to supervisor when unable.

Evaluation Method(s):

Observation, Demonstration, Documentation Review.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities



Thorough knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterile techniques, general hospital supplies and equipment

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD6466692
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    28.0 40.0 USD
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    San Diego, CA, US, United States
  • Education
    Not mentioned