Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician Department of Public Health

Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (2390) - Department of Public Health

Under general supervision, performs cleaning and sterilization duties in the Sterile Processing and Distribution Department or ancillary units of a hospital or other medical service facility.

The essential duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• In accordance with the principles of aseptic technique, disassembles, inspects, prepares and decontaminates instruments, equipment, supplies and materials in the Sterile Processing and Distribution Department.
• Assembles sterilization linen and instrument packs, trays and other items used in the operating room or in other areas of the hospital; inspects them for size, weight, density and wrapping.
• Wraps, marks, dates, labels, inspects and rotates equipment, supplies and materials; sorts, inspects, repairs and folds surgical linen and other special surgical items; wraps linen packs for sterilization.
• Operates autoclaves, steam and gas sterilizers and other processing equipment; conducts spore tests; maintains related records and files; as necessary, arranges for repairs of equipment with 2392 Senior Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician.
• Stocks shelves with items and maintains predetermined inventory levels; identifies patient chargeable items and verifies patient‑care unit conformity to charging procedures.
• Dispenses and distributes equipment, supplies and materials from the Sterile Processing and Distribution Department to patient‑care units, clinics and services; loads, cleans and inspects distribution carts; returns used non‑disposable items to Sterile Processing and Distribution Department for recycling.
• Advises hospital staff on the use of equipment, supplies and materials; suggests possible substitute items in the event of supply shortages.
• Maintains clean and orderly work areas in the Sterile Processing and Distribution Department including checking the cleanliness of sterilizers on both a daily and periodic basis.

Other related duties as assigned or required.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care, Civil Engineering

San Francisco, CA. Salary: $21.00-$27.00 (7 months ago)