Sterile Processing Technician II

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

About The Position

At Sutter Health’s Memorial Medical Center, the Sterile Processing Technician II competently performs standardized instrument processing and decontamination to prevent the spread of infection, illness, or disease. The role works independently and uses sound judgment to support department functionality by disinfecting and distributing supplies and performing equipment maintenance, testing, and setup as needed. It applies education and technical competence to carry out safe and precise sterilization procedures and follows local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to support privacy, safety, and optimal patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or sterile processing certification.
One year of recent relevant experience.
General knowledge of surgical tools, procedures, views, and equipment.
Ability to interpret information and instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Well-developed time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.
General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Process and decontaminate instruments using standardized procedures to help prevent the spread of infection, illness, or disease.
Disinfect and distribute supplies to support department functionality.
Perform equipment maintenance, testing, and setup as needed.
Carry out safe and precise sterilization procedures.
Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to support privacy and safety.