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Job ID: 894977
Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,159.08
Job Title
Sterile Processing Technician
Location
Sacramento, CA | Surgical Services
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Days (5×8 Hours, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM)
Key Responsibilities
- Performs decontamination, correct assembly, and sterile processing of all surgical instrumentation used at the surgery center or hospital
- Participates in inventory control by conducting hospital rounds to collect, clean, and redistribute used supplies, and orders new supplies as needed
- Maintains, assembles, and repairs all surgical equipment in a manner consistent with Infection Control guidelines; inspects and calibrates equipment and records quality control results
- Maintains a clean, neat, and safe working environment, including cleaning and disinfecting equipment after each procedure
- May perform clerical tasks such as retrieving and entering patient electronic health records and organizing operating room paperwork and physician preference cards
- Maintains strictest confidentiality of all patient protected health information (PHI) and performs work in compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements
Required Qualifications
- Active Sterile Processing Certification required
- High School Diploma or GED
- At least 2 years of recent, relevant sterile processing experience
- General knowledge of surgical tools, procedures, and equipment
- Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
- Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible as a travel candidate; local candidates are accepted at the local rate
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
- Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic surgical services environment where your technical expertise directly supports patient safety and care quality
- Contract role offering professional growth within a structured, compliance-focused healthcare setting