Sterile Processing Tech I (Part-Time, Days)

Enloe Health • Chico, CA

1d • $22 - $29

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician I cares for and maintains reusable surgical instruments and patient care equipment. Duties include decontamination, packaging, sterilization, handling, and storage, selecting appropriate cleaning and sterilization methods, and accurately documenting sterile processing activities. Under the supervision of the Perioperative Charge Nurse and staff nurses, the technician maintains cleanliness and organization, transports equipment, stocks and removes outdated supplies, assists with room turnover and restocking in Sterile Processing and the surgery area, and performs routine and terminal housekeeping. The role also supports room setup and turnover, inventory and stocking of assigned areas, orientation and training of new employees, and patient care tasks, as assigned. The technician assigned to EOC-Same Day Surgery also assists with ordering and stocking anesthesia and sterile processing supplies.

This is a part-time day-shift position with 8-hour shifts, a schedule of 0600–1430, variable days off, and 48 hours per pay period. Enloe Health describes its care approach as compassionate and person-centered, emphasizing human connection, mutual support, collaboration, and purpose.

Requirements

• Current CPR certification.
• Demonstrate responsibility and self-motivation.
• Interact professionally and communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients, and the public.
• Show sensitivity to hospitalized patients and their families.
• Follow standards and technical instructions and work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Work cooperatively with others to promote team effort.
• Read and interpret hazardous chemical statements and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Assess appropriate decontamination and sterilization methods.
• Use computer software programs for inventory control and educational programs.
• Be capable of fulfilling the essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in sterile processing functions.
• Completed coursework in Basic Anatomy and Physiology and/or Medical Terminology.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, package, sterilize, handle, and store reusable surgical instruments and patient care equipment.
• Select appropriate cleaning and sterilization methods and maintain accurate documentation of sterile processing activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization and transport equipment under the supervision of the Perioperative Charge Nurse and staff nurses.
• Stock supplies and remove outdated supplies.
• Assist with room setup and turnover, including cleaning and replenishing stock in Sterile Processing and the surgery area.
• Stock and manage inventory in assigned areas.
• Perform routine and terminal housekeeping duties and provide thorough Operating Room cleaning.
• Orient and train new employees.
• Assist with patient care tasks and perform other duties as assigned.
• For the EOC-Same Day Surgery assignment, assist with ordering and stocking anesthesia and sterile processing supplies.

Benefits

• $0-premium medical plan, including vision insurance, for eligible employees.
• Prescription and dental group insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off (PTO) that starts accruing immediately and can be used as earned.
• Extended Sick Leave.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational Assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed