City and County of San Francisco
Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (2390) - Department of Public Hea
City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (2390) - Department of Public Health
The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.
Application Opening – December 26, 2025
Application Deadline – January 11, 2026 (or later)
Salary – $88,972 – $108,134 Annually
Recruitment ID – CBT‑2390‑H00179
Appointment Type – Permanent Civil Service
Job Description 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.
In accordance with aseptic technique, disassembles, inspects, prepares and decontaminates instruments, equipment, supplies and materials within the department.
Assembles and inspects sterilization linen and instrument packs, trays, and other items for the operating room or other areas; verifies size, weight, density and wrapping.
Wraps, marks, dates, labels, inspects, and rotates equipment, supplies and materials; sorts, repairs and folds surgical linen and other special items; prepares linen packs for sterilization.
Operates autoclaves, steam and gas sterilizers and other processing equipment; conducts spore tests; maintains related records; coordinates repairs with the Senior Technician when necessary.
Stocks shelves, maintains inventory levels, identifies patient‑chargeable items and verifies charging procedures in the patient‑care units.
Dispenses and distributes equipment, supplies and materials to patient‑care units, clinics and services; loads, cleans and inspects distribution carts; returns used non‑disposable items for recycling.
Advises hospital staff on equipment use and suggests substitutes during supply shortages.
Maintains clean and orderly work areas; checks cleanliness of sterilizers daily and periodically.
The Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician may perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Possession of a valid Central Service Certificate or a Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician Certificate issued by one of the following:
Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) / formerly International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM)
Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. (CBSPD)
Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
Selection Procedures After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following.
Training and Experience Evaluation (Weight: 100%) : Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications will participate in a Training and Experience Evaluation designed to measure knowledge, skills and abilities in job‑related areas critical for satisfactory performance. Candidates must receive a passing score to continue.
Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department before making final hiring decisions.
Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement. Appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103‑5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date. Additional information on appeal rights can be found on the Civil Service Commission website.
EEO Statement The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or any other protected category under the law.
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Application Opening – December 26, 2025
Application Deadline – January 11, 2026 (or later)
Salary – $88,972 – $108,134 Annually
Recruitment ID – CBT‑2390‑H00179
Appointment Type – Permanent Civil Service
Job Description 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.
In accordance with aseptic technique, disassembles, inspects, prepares and decontaminates instruments, equipment, supplies and materials within the department.
Assembles and inspects sterilization linen and instrument packs, trays, and other items for the operating room or other areas; verifies size, weight, density and wrapping.
Wraps, marks, dates, labels, inspects, and rotates equipment, supplies and materials; sorts, repairs and folds surgical linen and other special items; prepares linen packs for sterilization.
Operates autoclaves, steam and gas sterilizers and other processing equipment; conducts spore tests; maintains related records; coordinates repairs with the Senior Technician when necessary.
Stocks shelves, maintains inventory levels, identifies patient‑chargeable items and verifies charging procedures in the patient‑care units.
Dispenses and distributes equipment, supplies and materials to patient‑care units, clinics and services; loads, cleans and inspects distribution carts; returns used non‑disposable items for recycling.
Advises hospital staff on equipment use and suggests substitutes during supply shortages.
Maintains clean and orderly work areas; checks cleanliness of sterilizers daily and periodically.
The Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician may perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Possession of a valid Central Service Certificate or a Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician Certificate issued by one of the following:
Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) / formerly International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM)
Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. (CBSPD)
Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
Selection Procedures After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following.
Training and Experience Evaluation (Weight: 100%) : Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications will participate in a Training and Experience Evaluation designed to measure knowledge, skills and abilities in job‑related areas critical for satisfactory performance. Candidates must receive a passing score to continue.
Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department before making final hiring decisions.
Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement. Appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103‑5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date. Additional information on appeal rights can be found on the Civil Service Commission website.
EEO Statement The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or any other protected category under the law.
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