Certified Sterile Processing Technician, Full-time, Night / NOC Shift

Adventist Health•Sonora, CA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas. Sonora is known for its friendly hometown charm, vast outdoor experiences and lively downtown. The allure of Sonora's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to Yosemite National Park, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe. Our general surgeons and experts in general orthopedics, sports medicine, joint replacement, and specialized treatments for hand conditions have vast knowledge and training in all aspects of the body and a wide range of surgical techniques. They understand how various parts of the body interact with each other, which provides versatility when performing an operation. As such, they are skilled at performing a variety of procedures, including: Abscess drainage Appendectomy Breast biopsy and other biopsies Gastric bypass, colectomy, and other G.I. tract surgeries Hernia repair, abdominal, and groin Mastectomy Skin cancer excision Skin and soft tissue surgery Splenectomy Tracheostomy Arthroscopic surgery for knees and shoulders Complex hand surgery Joint injections Pediatric orthopedics Procedures for carpal tunnel and other hand conditions Robotic assisted surgery Sports medicine and rehabilitation Total joint replacement and revision surgeries General OR Information: 6 surgical suites Orthopedics, Spine, GYN, ENT, Urology, Vascular Robotic surgeries utilizing; da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System ROSA Surgical Assistant Adventist Health Sonora Accreditations/Awards: Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification from The Joint Commission “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group (Spring 2025, Fall 2024) Antimicrobial Stewardship Honor Roll from the California Department of Public Health Healthcare-Associated Infections Program Blue Zones Project Approved™ Worksite Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital from The Chartis Center for Rural Health (2023) Job Summary: Processes and sterilizes surgical and hospital instruments and equipment. Assembles surgical instrument sets and trays. Distributes patient care supplies and equipment.

Requirements

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
Sterile Processing Technician certification: Required
Hospital sterile processing experience required for this role.
Rotating weekend call required- 45 minute response time required.
All associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Responsibilities

Decontaminates and processes instruments, including compiling instrument sets, counting instruments and recording counts.
Sterilizes instruments, trays, basins, etc. with the appropriate exposure/dry times.
Prepares instruments for “immediate use” sterilization when necessary.
Maintains a clean and orderly environment in the department by daily wiping of counters, sinks, exterior surface of autoclaves and high disinfection equipment.
Cleans the autoclave chambers on a weekly basis.
Assists Operating Room Housekeeping with room turn over, terminal cleaning of Operating Room suites, and daily duties, if necessary.
Assists with picking supplies/instruments for upcoming cases.
Performs daily diagnostic testing on sterilizing equipment, including test packs, biological indicators and diagnostic cycle for Endoscope Processors.
Evaluates instruments for function and safety when reprocessing.
Provides reprocessing services for ancillary department instruments, including Emergency Room, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Radiology.
Identifies and evaluates loaner instruments prior to processing.
Records loaner information in a log for tracking.
Maintains Biological Incubator and log; evaluates for biological test results.
Provides technical services and assists in operating room, recovery, outpatient endoscopy, and central sterile as assigned and directed.
Works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and reports to the perioperative services manager.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.