**Overview**

St. Josephs Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. St. Josephs Medical Center was founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael is a not for profit fully accredited regional hospital with 395 beds a physician staff of over 400 and more than 2400 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care comprehensive cancer services and women and childrens services including neonatal intensive care. St. Josephs is the largest hospital as well as the largest private employer in Stockton California. Nationally recognized as a quality lead St. Josephs is consistently chosen as the most preferred hospital by local consumers.

**Responsibilities**

Job Summary:

The Central Processing Tech is responsible for receiving and processing incoming supplies and equipment. Performs cleaning and sterilizing duties prepares packs of supplies linen and instruments in Central Processing. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the Organization. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support the Organizations strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

**Qualifications**

Minimum:

+ Certified Central Processing Tech Certification

+ Two (2) years of central processing experience or recent completion of central sterile processing externship.

+ High School education or equivalent

+ Working knowledge of sterilization techniques and Infection Control procedures.

+ Familiar with medical instruments/equipment care and assemble Knowledge of basic math oral and written communication skills

+ Excellent telephone manners and hand/eye coordination

Perferred:

+ SPT

**Pay Range**

$30.59 - $34.37 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.