Sterile Processing Tech I - Sharp Memorial Hospital - Night Shift - Per Diem- Weekends Only

Hours :

Shift Start Time:

10 PM Shift End Time:

6:30 AM

AWS Hours Requirement:

8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Per Diem / PRN - weekends

Weekend Requirements:

Weekends Only

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$28.740 - $35.930 - $40.240

This 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 09/21/26 to 09/29/26. 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.

• What You Will Do
• To ensure proper maintenance and distribution of disposable supplies and durable medical equipment for patient care.

Required Qualifications

• •H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• •Experience as a sterile processing technician within the last 12 months; or graduate of an accredited Sterile Processing Technician program (such as HSPA, CBSPD, CAAHEP, etc.) within the last 12 months.

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution -PREFERRED

Essential Functions

• •Communication
• Performance 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 competency
• Performance 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, Other________________
• •Documentation
• Performance Criteria:
• Documents sterilizer load contents/applies load labels to items
• Using charts and printouts to track sterilizer loads, including biological and vacuum testing
• Documents results of biologic and vacuum testing
• Documents actions in the event of load recall
• Labels all implantables for quick identification for quarantine
• Assures accurate labeling of instruments/sets.
• Evaluation Method(s):
• Demonstration, Documentation Review, Quality Monitoring.
• •Instrument processing
• Performance Criteria:
• Disassembles multipart instruments
• Separates heavy and delicate instruments
• Properly cares for powered, lensed and special instruments/ equipment
• Inspects instruments/instrument trays for broken, damaged or missing instruments
• Reassembles trays, protecting sharp/delicate/heavy instruments, checks for cleanliness
• Labels trays according to type, includes count sheets with trays
• Properly loads and operates washer sterilizer, sonic cleaners, steam, plasma, parasitic acid and other sterilizing equipment'
• Demonstrates 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 development
• Performance 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, Other________________
• •Supplies
• Performance Criteria:
• Restocks carts as assigned
• Prepares case carts for surgery according to pick lists/preference cards as assigned.
• Reports low stock/overstock, outages
• Requests/orders non stock items/supplies as needed/assigned
• Requests/orders sterilization supplies, including charts, testing materials, wraps, case filters/locks, tape
• •Time and resource management
• Performance Criteria:
• Uses resources in a cost-effective manner
• Anticipates 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 Abilities

• •Thorough knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterile techniques, general hospital supplies and equipment.
• •Ability to properly decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and deliver surgical instruments and medical equipment to clinical areas in safe, ready to use condition.
• •Ability to follow strict infection prevention standards, operate sterilization and disinfection equipment, perform detailed quality checks, track instrument sets, and maintain accurate documentation to support patient safety.
• •Must have great attention to detail, adherence to regulatory guidelines, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast paced, highly precise environment that directly supports safe surgical and procedural care.

Sharp 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