Shift End Time: Variable AWS Hours Requirement: 8/40 - 8 Hour Shift Additional Shift Information: Night Shift Weekend
As Needed On-Call Required: No Hourly
(Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $25.000 - $26.920 - $31.860 This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU. In alignment with the STC SEIU CBA, this position will be posted for 7 days internally from 09/09/26 to 09/17/26 and available only to existing members of the ratified STC SEIU Bargaining Unit.
The Sterile Processing Department Technician I are responsible for the processing and distribution of instruments and medical equipment used in-patient care areas and for the input of patient charges. Required Qualifications H. S.
Diploma or Equivalent 2 Years Sterile Processing Department (SPD) or Surgical Technician experience. Other Qualification Requirements Documentation of enrollment in a Sterile Processing or Surgical Technician program or documentation of scheduled testing towards obtaining Certification required within 6 months of hire.
The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit-based safety and infection control requirements. Data Collection Documents and verifies sterilization loads and biological tests to determine the efficacy of the sterilization process. Documents and verifies washer check tests to determine the efficacy of the automated washer/disinfectors Documents and verifies ultrasonic check tests to determine the efficacy of the ultrasonic cleaner Documents the delivery of Patient Care Equipment Technical Responsibilities Decontamination: Identifies and uses appropriate methods to sort, disassemble, decontaminate, rinse and disinfect instruments and equipment.
Maintains safety standards. Preparing Instruments: Consistently uses count sheets to correctly assemble, inspect, protect, wrap, containerize and/or peel package and label instruments Sterilization Process: Selects appropriate sterilization methods. Knows and follows correct principles of sterilization.
High Level Disinfection: Identifies those items that require High Level Disinfection and performs and monitors per the Manufacturers Instructions for Use. Storage: Properly handles and stores sterile and or non-sterile supplies, equipment, and instruments. Distribution: Accesses Doctor Preference Card.
Retrieves disburses medical and surgical supplies and equipment to the customer in a quality/timely manner. Equipment: Knows, uses, maintains, and operates the equipment specific to SPD, i.e. steam, gas plasma, washer/disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, and heat sealers. Inventory Control: Knows and uses the process involved in receiving, stocking, rotating and delivery of supplies.
Communicates supplies issues in a timely manner. Environmental Standards: Maintains a clean orderly work area. Completes assigned housekeeping duties.
Resource: Serves as a resource to customers on all SPD functions. Helps train new employees. Other: Performs all other related job duties as required.
Tracks his/her progress and compliance in regards to training, staff meeting and in service education and hospital mandatory training. 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