Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (2390) - Department of Public Health
About The Position
The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status. Application Opening – December 26, 2025 Application Deadline – The application filing will close on or after January 11, 2026. The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of multiple divisions - the San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. Under general supervision, performs cleaning and sterilization duties in the Sterile Processing and Distribution Department or ancillary units of a hospital or other medical service facility.
Requirements
- Possession of a valid Central Service Certificate or a Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician Certificate issued by one of the following: 1) Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) formerly International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) OR 2) Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. (CBSPD)
- Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
- Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications.
- Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.
- Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities.
Responsibilities
- In accordance with the principles of aseptic technique, disassembles, inspects, prepares and decontaminates instruments, equipment, supplies and materials in the Sterile Processing and Distribution Department.
- Assembles for sterilization linen and instrument packs, trays and other items used in the operating room or in other areas of the hospital; inspects them for size, weight, density and wrapping.
- Wraps, marks, dates, labels, inspects and rotates equipment, supplies and materials; sorts, inspects, repairs and folds surgical linen and other special surgical items; wraps linen packs for sterilization.
- Operates autoclaves, steam and gas sterilizers and other processing equipment; conducts spore tests; maintains related records and files; as necessary, arranges for repairs of equipment with 2392 Senior Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician.
- Stocks shelves with items and maintains predetermined inventory levels; identifies patient chargeable items and verifies patient-care unit conformity to charging procedures.
- Dispenses and distributes equipment, supplies and materials from the Sterile Processing and Distribution Department to patient-care units, clinics and services; loads, cleans and inspects distribution carts; returns used non-disposable items to Sterile Processing and Distribution Department for recycling.
- Advises hospital staff on the use of equipment, supplies and materials; suggests possible substitute items in the event of supply shortages.
- Maintains clean and orderly work areas in the Sterile Processing and Distribution Department including checking the cleanliness of sterilizers on both a daily and periodic basis.
- The Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician performs other related duties as assigned/required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
