Sutter Health

Sterile Processing Tech III

Sutter Health$90K — $97K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
  • Expertise in surgical tools and procedures.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
  • Effective time management and organizational skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Ability to work autonomously and in a team.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the operation of sterilization and care of surgical instruments.
  • Organize staffing and work assignments for the department.
  • Implement and update policies to improve workflow efficiency.
  • Ensure timely assessments and maintain equipment decontamination.
  • Provide treatment consistent with best practices and regulations.
  • Support supply distribution and equipment maintenance as needed.
  • Identify and resolve complex departmental issues.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package offered.
  • Union membership available.
  • Regular full-time position with consistent hours.
  • Opportunity to build collaborative relationships across the organization.
  • Exposure to best practices in patient care and equipment handling.
Full Job Description
Organization:
CPMC-California Pacific Med Center - Mission Bernal

Position Overview:

Oversees, organizes and coordinates the overall operation of sterilization and care of surgical instruments, including staffing and work assignments. Directs, implements and updates policies, procedures and protocols to streamline workflow, improve efficiency, and strengthen quality assurance. Ensures the timely delivery of assessments and oversees the efficient maintenance and decontamination of all equipment. Works independently and supports the functionality of the department by disinfecting and distributing supplies and performing equipment maintenance, testing, and setup as needed. Ensures treatment is provided in a manner consistent with best practices, accreditation standards and State and Federal regulations.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:
  • HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)


TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
  • 4 years recent relevant experience.


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
  • Demonstrated expertise of surgical tools, procedures, views, and equipment.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
  • 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.
  • Broad knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).
  • Prioritize and delegate assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve department objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Work autonomously, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
  • Identify, evaluate and resolve complex issues that may arise in the department.
  • Ensure the privacy of each patient's protected health information (PHI).
  • Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.


Job Shift:
Nights

Schedule:
Full Time

Shift Hours:
8

Days of the Week:
Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Weekend Requirements:
As Needed, Sunday

Benefits:
Yes

Unions:
Yes

Position Status:
Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:
40

Employee Status:
Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Pay Range is $43.66 to $46.72 / 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.

About Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit health system in Northern California, headquartered in Sacramento. It includes doctors, hospitals and other health care services in more than 100 Northern California cities and towns. Major service lines of Sutter Health-affiliated hospitals include cardiac care, women’s and children’s services, cancer care, orthopedics and advanced patient safety technology.
Learn more about Sutter Health
Size
58,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1981

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