Sterile Processing Tech I (Full-Time, Nights)

About the role

Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families—care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Care and maintenance of reusable surgical instruments and patient care equipment by performing decontamination, packaging, sterilization, handling and storage activities.
• Select appropriate cleaning and sterilization methods and maintain accurate documentation of SPD processes.
• Under supervision of the Perioperative Charge Nurse and staff nurses, ensure cleanliness, organization and transportation of equipment; stock and outdate supplies; clean to accomplish room turnover and replenish stock in Sterile Processing and surgery area.
• Contribute to service excellence of peri-operative suites by assisting in room set-ups and turnovers, stocking/inventory of assigned areas, performing routine and terminal housekeeping duties, orienting and training new employees, assisting with patient care tasks, and performing other duties as assigned.
• Assist with ordering and stocking anesthesia and sterile processing supplies (EOC‑Same Day Surgery assignment).

Requirements

• One (1) year experience in Sterile Processing functions.
• Completed class in Basic Anatomy and Physiology and/or Medical Terminology.
• Current CPR certification.
• Demonstrate responsibility, self‑motivation, and ability to interact professionally and communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients, and public.
• Show sensitivity for hospitalized patients and families.
• Ability to follow standards and technical instructions, work quickly and accurately in a fast‑paced environment.
• Promote team effort by working cooperatively with others.
• Ability to read and interpret hazardous chemical statements and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Ability to assess appropriate decontamination and sterilization methods.
• Capable of using computer software programs for inventory control and educational programs.
• Ability to provide thorough cleaning services for the Operating Room.
• Ability to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

Benefits

• $0 premium medical plan including vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance

Pay

Compensation range: $21.81 – $27.92 per hour; rate of pay based on applicable experience.

Schedule

• Shift: Nights
• Shift length: 10 hours
• Days off: Fixed (Tuesday‑Thursday)
• Hours per pay period: 80
• Work days: Friday‑Sunday (position is 2000‑0630)