Sterile Supply Technician Jobs in Alamo, CA

A Sterile Supply Technician, also known as a Central Processing Technician or Sterile Processing Technician, plays a crucial role in the medical technology industry by ensuring that all surgical tools and supplies are sterilized and ready for use. These professionals are responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, and assembling surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies. They also examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair. Their goal is to prevent infections and ensure patient safety by properly decontaminating, sterilizing, storing, and distributing surgical instruments and devices.

Important skills for a Sterile Supply Technician include meticulous attention to detail, understanding of sterilization techniques, and the ability to follow strict protocols and regulations. They should also have good manual dexterity, physical stamina, and the ability to work well in a team. Required certifications typically include the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification or the Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification. Before becoming a Sterile Supply Technician, a person may have job roles such as a Medical Equipment Preparer, Operating Room Assistant, or Medical Assistant.

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Sterile Processing Tech Full-time

  • Walnut Creek, CA (4 miles from Alamo, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (4 miles from Alamo, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

To be a successful sterile processing technician, you should be meticulous with strong attention to detail....

Sterile Processing Tech

  • Walnut Creek, CA (4 miles from Alamo, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (4 miles from Alamo, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

Benefits We Offer: Comprehensive health, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability plans Competitive pay rates Referral opportunities? Refer a friend & Cash in! Travel reimbursement and...

Travel Sterile Processing Technician/CPT

  • Walnut Creek, CA (4 miles from Alamo, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (4 miles from Alamo, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Job ID: P-579085 Responsibilities The Sterile Processing Technician sterilizes and organizes equipment that is required during surgical procedures and other medical proceedings....

Sterile Processing Tech Certified

  • Walnut Creek, CA (4 miles from Alamo, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (4 miles from Alamo, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

GetMed Staffing is searching for a strong Certified Sterile Processing Tech to assist our traveler-friendly client. A minimum of 1-2 years of experience is required....

Travel Sterile Processing Tech

  • Walnut Creek, CA (4 miles from Alamo, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (4 miles from Alamo, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

KPG Healthcare is currently seeking Travel Sterile Processing Techs to fill Travel and Local Contract opportunities throughout our network of hospitals....

Manager Sterile Processing

  • San Leandro, CA (13 miles from Alamo, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • San Leandro, CA (13 miles from Alamo, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

Delegates work and monitors operations of the collection, decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and disinfection of instruments and equipment....

Technician - Sterile Processing Tech

  • Walnut Creek, CA (4 miles from Alamo, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (4 miles from Alamo, CA)
  • 2 days ago

We are seeking a Technician-Sterile Processing Tech for a travel assignment in Walnut Creek California....

Travel Sterile Processing Tech (SP Technician)

  • Walnut Creek, CA (4 miles from Alamo, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (4 miles from Alamo, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel - Certified Sterile Processing Tech Shift : Nights / 11p-7:30a, 8x5, 40 hrs/week Length : 13 Weeks Requirements: Must have 2+ years experience in a hospital setting...

Travel Allied - Sterile Processing Tech (SP Technician)

  • Walnut Creek, CA (4 miles from Alamo, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (4 miles from Alamo, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel Certified Sterile Processing Tech Shift : Nights / 11p-7:30a, 85, 40 hrs/week Length : 13 Weeks Requirements: Must have 2+ years experience in a hospital setting...

Sterile Processing Technician

  • Walnut Creek, CA (4 miles from Alamo, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (4 miles from Alamo, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies and equipment, and assembles, wraps and sterilizes trays of instruments....

Sterile Processing Tech

  • Walnut Creek, CA (4 miles from Alamo, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (4 miles from Alamo, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Sterile Processing Techs document, inspect, and decontaminate medical instruments and devices and you must have a comprehensive understanding of sterilization as well as a strong attention to detail...

Certified Sterile Processing Tech - Central Sterile Supply - Berkeley Hospital

  • Berkeley, CA (15 miles from Alamo, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (15 miles from Alamo, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Experience: Two years experience in preparation, decontamination and sterilization of instrumentation preferred. Licensure/Certification: Certification in sterile processing required....

Sterile Processing Technician Certified, Per Diem, Varied shift, 8hours

  • Oakland, CA (13 miles from Alamo, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (13 miles from Alamo, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Must hold current CS/SPD Certification with either the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or The International Association...

Senior Manager Sterile Processing

  • Oakland, CA (13 miles from Alamo, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (13 miles from Alamo, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Manages the collection, decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and disinfection of instruments and equipment across the department and/or multiple sites....

Sterile Processing Technician II

  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Alamo, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Alamo, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Operates sterilizing and decontamination units using different agents, which may include steam, hydrogen peroxide, paracetic acid, ethylene oxide, and glutaraldehyde....

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Salary for Sterile Supply Technician Jobs in Alamo, CA

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Highest Education Level

Sterile Supply Technicians in Alamo, CA offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
28.0%
Associate's Degree
22.1%
Bachelor's Degree
21.8%
High School or GED
20.0%
Master's Degree
4.0%
Some College
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.3%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sterile Supply Technicians in Alamo, CA
1-2 years
39.2%
None
24.9%
Less than 1 year
18.2%
4-6 years
14.6%
2-4 years
3.0%


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