Sterile Processing Tech 1 Sharp Chula Vista Variable Shift Per Diem at Sharp HealthCare

Hours:Shift Start Time:VariableShift End Time:VariableAWS Hours Requirement:8/40 - 8 Hour ShiftAdditional Shift Information:Weekend Requirements:As NeededOn-Call Required:YesHourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):$28.740 - $35.930 - $40.240This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU-UHW. As part of the terms of employment employees in this role are required to join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member (e.g. dues paying fee paying religious exception contributor) for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement.This position was originally posted to ratified SEIU members from 09/17/25 09/25/25. The position is now available to be filled by internal candidates that are not members of the ratified Bargaining Unit or External candidates to Sharp.Please Note:As part of our recruitment process you may receive communication from Dawn our virtual recruiting assistant. Dawn helps coordinate scheduling for screening calls and interviews to ensure a smooth and timely experience. Rest assured all candidate evaluations and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and hiring teams.What You Will DoTo ensure proper maintenance and distribution of disposable supplies and durable medical equipment for patient care.Required QualificationsH.S. Diploma or Equivalent1 Year experience in an acute care hospital sterile processing or surgery department or completion of a program for sterile processing/central supply technicianPreferred QualificationsCertified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution -PREFERREDEssential FunctionsCommunicationPerformance Criteria:Reports any malfunctions or questionable loads to the Lead Technician or Supervisor.Provides appropriate information to facilitate receipt of MSDS.Maintains necessary verbal communication via clear shift reports and communication logs.Notifies SPD lead/Nursing units of positive biologicals/wet loads equipment malfunctions.Obtains approval from resource/charge nurse to process incomplete sets.Evaluation Method(s)Observation Demonstration Documentation Review Staff Feedback.Department competencyPerformance Criteria:Completing all initial competencies.Consistently demonstrating competency as identified in the on-going assessment and evaluation.Implementing and adapting the comprehensive age/culturally appropriate plans using patient care interventions with patient and family.Evaluation Method(s):O D QM T DR TD OtherDocumentationPerformance Criteria:Documents sterilizer load contents/applies load labels to itemsUsing charts and printouts to track sterilizer loads including biological and vacuum testingDocuments results of biologic and vacuum testingDocuments actions in the event of load recallLabels all implantables for quick identification for quarantineAssures accurate labeling of instruments/sets.Evaluation Method(s):Demonstration Documentation Review Quality Monitoring.Instrument processingPerformance Criteria:Disassembles multipart instrumentsSeparates heavy and delicate instrumentsProperly cares for powered lensed and special instruments/ equipmentInspects instruments/instrument trays for broken damaged or missing instrumentsReassembles trays protecting sharp/delicate/heavy instruments checks for cleanlinessLabels trays according to type includes count sheets with traysProperly loads and operates washer sterilizer sonic cleaners steam plasma parasitic acid and other sterilizing equipmentDemonstrates knowledge of SPD equipment assists users with concerns or questions.Properly quarantine implantables until biological monitors are reviewed.Evaluation Method(s):Observation Quality Monitoring Documentation Review.Professional developmentPerformance Criteria:Establishing mutually derived annual goals and meets goals.Maintaining individual in-service/performance records.Demonstrating process of self-discovery including knowledge of strengths and weaknesses and view deficiencies as opportunities for growth.Evaluation Method(s):O D QM T DR TD OtherSuppliesPerformance Criteria:Restocks carts as assignedPrepares case carts for surgery according to pick lists/preference cards as assigned.Reports low stock/overstock outagesRequests/orders non stock items/supplies as needed/assignedRequests/orders sterilization supplies including charts testing materials wraps case filters/locks tapeTime and resource managementPerformance Criteria:Uses resources in a cost-effective mannerAnticipates surgical needs and prepares instrumentation accordingly.Willingly accepts additional assignments and remains flexible with work practices.Completes delegated duties within time frames or reports to supervisor when unable.Evaluation Method(s):Observation Demonstration Documentation Review.Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesThorough knowledge of surgical instrumentation sterile techniques general hospital supplies and equipmentSharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation age status as a protected veteran among other things or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class Key Skills Quality Analysis,Facility,ISO,Inventory Levels,Root cause Analysis,Shift operations,General Maintenance,Daily Operations,Supervision,Analysis,PLC,Safety Standards,Quality Standards,Time management skills,Troubleshooting Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 28 - 40