Sutter Health·Santa Cruz, California
Perform standardized instrument processing and decontamination to prevent the spread of infection. Maintain and set up equipment while adhering to safety regulations to ensure optimal patient care.
These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development). Job Description modifications for union represented position are subject to CBA guidelines. EDUCATION: HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 1-year recent relevant experience. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: General knowledge of surgical tools, procedures, views, and equipment. Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology. Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline. General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook). Job Shift: Varied Schedule: Per Diem/Casual Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Variable Weekend Requirements: Rotating Weekends Benefits: No Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 0 Employee Status: Per Diem/Casual Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $43.71 to $43.71 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package. Working at Sutter Health Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization. As a result, you are empowered to apply your passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and one year of recent relevant experience. Candidates must have general knowledge of surgical tools, medical terminology, and basic computer applications.
Market context
In California, Sterile Processing Technician II roles are typically tied to ongoing surgical volume and the need for reliable instrument turnaround in hospitals and ambulatory settings. Competition often centers on recent hands-on experience, familiarity with surgical tools and anatomy, and comfort with basic computer systems; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, match your one year of recent relevant experience to the listed duties and note any instrument-processing systems you already know.
