Certified Central Processing Tech II

About the role

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.

You will perform advanced cleaning, decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization procedures, often handling complex surgical trays and specialized instrumentation. You will 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 meetings.
• Attends all departmental meetings as required.
• Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently perform tasks and procedures according to medical center policy and procedure.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of central processing experience or recent completion of a central sterile processing externship.
• One of the following certifications:
  • Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT)
  • Certified and Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
  • Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Supervisor (CSPDS)
  • Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Technician (CSPDT)

About the workplace

Founded 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.

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.

Pay

$33.41 - $37.53 per hour