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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

At our Sterile Processing Department, we are committed to delivering top-notch patient care by providing a crucial behind-the-scenes role in the hospital setting. If you’re looking for hands-on experience, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for making a real difference in patient care, this is the place for you.

What We’re Looking For: We are looking for candidates with experience in sterile processing, familiarity with hospital environments, or a strong willingness to learn and dedicate themselves to mastering a new skill. Our team is passionate about mentoring students and building a strong sense of camaraderie—teamwork is at the heart of what we do. If you're ready to grow alongside a supportive team and make a meaningful impact in healthcare, we'd love to hear from you!

What We Offer:

•A Dynamic, Fast-Paced Work Environment: Work alongside passionate professionals in an environment designed for growth, learning, and making a tangible impact on patient safety and care.

•Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy excellent healthcare coverage, including top-tier retirement plans, continued education funds annually, and health benefits. We offer benefits that go beyond expectations, including commuter assistance to help get you to work without the stress of transportation.

•Professional Development & Career Growth: Sterile Processing technicians have multiple opportunities for advancement, whether that’s moving up within the department from Tech I to Tech II, Lead, Assistant Manager, and even Manager roles. Additionally, Sterile Processing offers potential for transfer into other areas of the hospital—ideal for those exploring a broader healthcare career.

•Learning & Growth: Our department is the perfect place for those who want to learn about the hospital system as a whole. Whether it’s mastering sterile processing skills or finding your long-term career path in healthcare, we support your personal and professional development at every step.

Why Join Us?

•Build lasting relationships and gain hands-on experience in an environment where your contribution directly impacts patient care.

•Participate in a culture of learning, with opportunities to continuously grow your skills.

•Benefit from a robust career ladder that supports advancement in leadership roles or other specialized departments.

If you’re ready to join a supportive, learning-driven team in a rewarding and impactful career, we want you in our Sterile Processing department!

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview

The Lead Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the operations within the Sterile Processing Department of the Hospital. The Sterile Processing Lead Technician will oversee staff and assure policies and procedures are followed. The Lead serves as a liaison and resource for staff and customers regarding sterilization, processing of surgical instruments and surgical inventory/Case Cart management and storage. Participates in the departmental patient safety and performance improvement initiatives.

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What you will do

+ Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

+ Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Service Standards of the Hospital(s).

+ Assists with training of new staff.

+ Assures the prudent use of resources and efficiently maintains inventory.

+ Follows Hospital Safety and Infection Prevention policy and guidelines for self, patients, visitors and employees.

+ Has a working knowledge of all functions within the Sterile Processing Department and can perform all duties within the area assigned.

+ Implements the policy and procedures of the Sterile Processing Department and works collaboratively with peers and staff to achieve department goals.

+ Maintains professional self-development by participating in educational opportunities available both internally and externally.

+ Manages information utilizing appropriate manual or electronic systems for shift work activity. Reports any discrepancies or unusual activity to the Supervisor.

+ Monitors and assists Sterile Processing staff to ensure that all functions are carried out according to policies and procedures and compliance with applicable Federal, State and other regulatory agencies.

+ Participates in Hospital Departmental Committees and Task Forces as requested.

+ Participates with education training and orientation of Sterile Processing Technicians.

+ Practices time management. Maintains professional behavior and appearance.

+ Prepares assigned shift work schedule and makes changes as necessary to meet the needs of the department.

+ Promotes a positive work environment by practicing good communication, diversity awareness and teamwork.

+ Provides input for the performance evaluations of assigned staff and may initiate corrective actions.

Education Qualifications

+ High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Experience Qualifications

+ Two (2) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Ability to clean, sterilize, assemble, and store medical supplies and equipment according to established standards and procedures

+ Ability to effectively prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment

+ Ability to establish and maintain respectful relationships with a diverse population

+ Ability to follow policies and procedures regarding all aspects of an assignment including basic arithmetic and inventory calculations

+ Ability to perform work-lead responsibilities such as training and orienting new employees, assigning and reviewing work for completeness and accuracy, scheduling work, and other coordinating and support duties for a supervisor/manager

+ Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the job

+ Knowledge of and experience with surgical instrumentation, sterilization practices, and surgical supplies and case cart assembly

+ Knowledge of basic medical terminology; sterilization methods and equipment, supply distribution, storage and inventory control

+ Knowledge of surgical instrument processing, including the assembly of complex surgical instrument sets in all services

+ Knowledge of surgical supplies, Case Cart assembly, and core activities

+ Knowledge of the organization, functions, operations, policies and procedures of the Sterile Processing Department

Licenses and Certifications

+ CRCST - Certified Registered Central Service Technician . or

+ CSPDT - Sterile Process/Dist Tech .

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

_Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery._

_You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:_

+ Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care

+ Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health

+ Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in** **all of** **its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $37.44 - $42.01 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

At Stanford Health Care, we seek to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment, with outstanding quality, compassion and coordination. With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow.

As part of our spirit of discovery, we also leverage our deep relationships with luminary Silicon Valley companies to develop new ways to deliver preeminent patient care.

Learn about our awards (https://stanfordhealthcare.org/about-us/awards.html) and significant events (https://stanfordhealthcare.org/about-us/our-history.html) .