Senior Sterile Processing Technician - Central Services and Supply Department

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Salary : $47,358.08 - $63,312.95 Annually
Location : Moreno Valley
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 25-98568-01
Department: RUHS-Medical Center
Division: Central Services & Supply
Opening Date: 07/17/2025
Closing Date: 7/31/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

ABOUT THE POSITION
The Riverside University Health System Medical Center is seeking an experienced Senior Sterile Processing Technician to join our team with the Central Services and Supply Department.

The Senior Sterile Processing Technician serves in a lead capacity and plays a critical role in ensuring the proper sterilization and distribution of surgical instructments and medical equipment. This position is responsible for mentoring and training new and existing staff, maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards, and supporting daily workflow in collaboration with departmental leadership. Under direction, assigns, coordinates, and participates in the work of Sterile Processing Technicians involved in cleaning, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing hospital supplies and equipment; and performs other related duties as required.

The Senior Sterile Processing Technician is the advanced journey and lead level classification in the Sterile Processing Technician series and reports to the Supervising Sterile Processing Technician, Sterile Processing Manager or equivalent level manager. Incumbents exercise a high degree of independent judgement, provide oversight to subordinate staff and perform the most complex assignments requiring extensive knowledge and proficiency.

The Senior Sterile Processing Technician is distinguished from the Supervising Sterile Processing Technician in that the latter is the first line supervisor charged with the full range of supervisory duties.

The Senior Sterile Processing Technician is not a natural progression underfill for the classification of Supervising Sterile Processing Technician. Advancement to the next level is achieved through the County's standard recruitment process.

Physical Requirement:
Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods and lift, push, pull, and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Work Schedule:
5/40 - Monday to Friday, with rotating weekends
Hours: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
•Inspect, test, clean, decontaminate, and sterilize returned reusable medical equipment and surgical equipment, supplies and instrumentation, ensuring all parts have been returned and are operable, selecting appropriate cleaning agents and decontamination and sterilization processes; perform minor maintenance and repairs on medical equipment as needed.
•Identify and assemble medical and surgical instrumentation and supplies using count sheets; package in accordance with sterilization technique to be used; generate and attach labels and billing codes; sterilize, and if required, aerate.
•Assemble instruments and supplies for surgery or case/specialty cart procedures using pick lists; distribute sterilized supplies and patient care equipment, maintaining required inventory levels throughout hospital and clinics; check correctness of requisitions and accuracy of inventory and issue supplies; issue prescribed medical supplies and equipment to patients.
•Create and maintain accurate equipment tracking, inventory, sterilization, and testing records and logs using a computer, laser wand, or scanner for barcode entry; run reports; may assist in ordering sterile supplies; may requisition and sign for special order items.
•Store and maintain all sterile supplies and respiratory therapy equipment; stock and maintain processing areas; clean and test sterilizers; keep storage areas clean and orderly; inspect, fold and stack sterilized linen.
•Track equipment sent to outside vendors to ensure return to the proper department after repair.
•Establish and maintain courteous cooperative relations with public, patients, and other personnel.
•Assign, review and coordinate the work of Sterile Processing Technicians.
•Conduct employee in-service training sessions to ensure that techniques and procedures keep pace with industry technology.
•Revise and create policy and procedure manuals; receive and respond to inquiries or complaints from departmental personnel concerning supplies and equipment.
•Inspect work to ensure safety and quality standards are met.
•Ensure that department policies and procedures are followed.
•Provide vacation and temporary relief as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from high school, possession of a Certificate of Proficiency issued by the California State Board of Education, or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. examination.

Experience: Two years of experience equivalent to the County of Riverside Sterile Processing Technician II or above with responsibility for sterilizing, preparing and issuing medical equipment.

Knowledge of: Medical equipment, supplies and instruments used in an acute care hospital setting; aseptic and sterilization techniques.

Ability to: Follow oral and written directions; work cooperatively with others; keep simple records; advise and assist others in the performance of their duties; work with minimal supervision; conduct aseptic training sessions; solve unusual technical problems related to aseptic techniques.

Other Requirements:

Certificate: A minimum of one of the following certifications is required:

Physical Requirements:
Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods and lift, push, pull, and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

What's Next?
This recruitment is open to all candidates.
Applicants who are currently County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Riverside University Health System-Medical Center may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of the applications received.

Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.

BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted.

Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application. Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

For more information regarding this position, please contact the recruiter, Lisette Jimenez via email at lijimenez@rivco.org.
APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here:
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site,
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MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

A new member is defined as any of the following:
  1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
  2. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
  3. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance)

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY:
Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for those unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave benefits. The wage replacement rate, as defined by current law, is between 60-70% of wages earned during the SDI eligibility period. Benefits can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of regular pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
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Are you currently working, or have you ever worked on a contract assignment through a registry agency at the Riverside University Health System-Medical Center?
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Have you graduated from high school or have possession of a Certificate of Proficiency issued by the California State Board of Education, or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. examination.
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Do you possess two years of experience equivalent to the County of Riverside Sterile Processing Technician II or above with responsibility for sterilizing, preparing and issuing medical equipment.
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Do you have knowledge of medical equipment, supplies, and instruments commonly used in an acute care hospital setting, including aseptic techniques and sterilization procedures?
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Which of the following certifications do you possess?
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Are you a current regular, temporary, or per diem employee with Riverside University Health System (RUHS)?
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I understand the physical requirements of this position as stated in the job posting, and I am willing and able to perform these duties with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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I understand that I must upload a copy of my certification/s if required for the position as an attachment prior to submitting my application.
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