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PIONEERS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT·Brawley, California
Sterile Processing Tech · $19 - $25/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted support services roles in Brawley, California rates. This role sits in the 5th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 43% below the Brawley, California median for support services roles.
The Sterile Processing Tech is responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, and sterilizing medical and surgical equipment. They also manage the distribution of surgical supplies and maintain accurate documentation of sterilization indicators.
Responsible for preparing and assembling medical and surgical supplies, instrumentation, and equipment, maintaining the sterile processing areas, and receiving and distributing surgical supplies and equipment.
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Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
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Follow established protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing and packaging, disinfecting or sterilizing, and storing medical and surgical supplies and equipment.
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Distribute medical and surgical supplies from sterile processing areas to other areas within the facility or health care organization as needed.
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Adhere to universal precautions including the use of personal protective equipment.
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Follow safety procedures and manufacturer’s instructions when handling cleaning solutions, supplies and equipment.
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Operate equipment used in the sterile processing areas safely and according to the manufacturer’s instructions for use.
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Monitor, interpret, and document results of physical, chemical and biological indicators for all types of sterilizers used in the sterile processing areas.
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Prepare and distribute surgical case carts according to physician’s preference lists and anticipated needs of the perioperative team.
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Inventory, receive, and restock materials used for supporting sterile processing services.
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Comply with organizational policies, regulatory and accreditation standards, and professional guidelines.
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Exhibit professional interpersonal and communication skills.
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Assist with improving the quality of sterile processing services.
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Assist with identifying pertinent evidence to establish benchmarks as directed.
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Maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.
1. Able to adapt to change in workload. Able to perform in a precise and accurate manner in handling priority tasks.
2. Accepts constructive criticism and incorporates suggestions into practice.
3. Knowledge and ability to apply ethical and legal principles to practice.
4. Organizes work and completes assignments in a timely manner.
5. Other duties as assigned from time to time.
None.
1. High School or equivalent.
2. Previous clinical experience in a patient care setting preferred, with successful completion of orientation and training to the point of competence.
3. One year of sterile processing experience.
4. Computer skills (eg, Microsoft® PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
Age of the population served: Newborn Infant/Pediatric Adolescent Adult Geriatric All X
Physical requirements: See attached
1. Manual dexterity with fine motor ability to operate and handle equipment used in the department.
Market context
In California, support-services roles in outpatient and clinic settings are typically in steady demand because they help keep patient flow, documentation, and front-desk or clinical support running smoothly. These positions can be competitive when employers want candidates with a high school diploma, a medical assistant certificate, BLS certification, and prior outpatient experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certification dates and outpatient experience before applying.