Sterile Processing Tech I - Sterile Processing - Sharp Memorial Hospital - Evening Shift - Full Time - Eligible for New Hire Incentive

Hours : Shift Start Time: 2 PM Shift End Time: 10:30 PM AWS Hours Requirement: 8/40 - 8 Hour Shift Additional Shift Information: Weekend Requirements: Every Other On-Call Required: No Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $26.130 - $32.670 - $36.590   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 09/03/26 to 09/11/26. 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 as