Central Processing Technician

Central Processing TechnicianInspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.As our Tech Certified Central Processing, you will be a lead expert in the meticulous sterilization and maintenance of surgical instruments and medical equipment, playing a pivotal role in infection prevention and ensuring the readiness of vital tools for patient care across our facility. Every day you will perform advanced cleaning, decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization procedures, often handling complex surgical trays and specialized instrumentation. You will be expected to thoroughly inspect instruments for functionality, operate and troubleshoot sterilization equipment, mentor junior technicians, and maintain rigorous documentation for regulatory compliance and patient safety. To be successful in this role, you must possess advanced technical proficiency in sterile processing, unwavering attention to detail, a comprehensive understanding of infection control standards, and a commitment to continuous quality improvement and leadership within the department.Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently perform tasks and procedures according to Medical Center policy and procedure. Including, but not limited to: Maintains established Departmental Policies and Procedures, Objectives, Quality Assurance Program, Safety, Environmental and Infection control Standards. Accumulates and processes data as required for record keeping purposes to form the monthly report.Cleans, decontaminates, assembles, wraps and sterilizes instruments, supplies and equipment according to established policies and Procedures. Handles and stores instruments, equipment and supplies appropriately.Performs biological and chemical monitoring in accordance with JCAHO, State and Federal Regulations and with Medical Center Policies and Procedures.Distributes supplies and equipment to units in a timely fashion.Participates in Educational Programs and in-service meeting. Attends all departmental meetings as required.RequiredHigh School Graduate or GEDTwo (2) years of central processing experience or recent completion of central sterile processing externship.Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Tech, Certified and Registered Central Service Technician, or Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Supervisor or Cert Sterile Processing Dist TechFounded in 1899, Dignity Health - St. Joseph's Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Joseph's Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of America's 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.