Location
Sacramento, CA, United States
Posted
July 06, 2026
Job Description
Job Description
An SPD Tech (Sterile Processing Technician) is a critical behind-the-scenes healthcare role responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, and managing the medical tools and instruments used in patient care—especially in surgeries.
1. Decontamination (Cleaning)
Receives used surgical instruments from operating rooms or clinics
Cleans them thoroughly using:
Manual scrubbing
Ultrasonic cleaners
Washer-disinfectors
Removes blood, tissue, and contaminants to prevent infection
2. Inspection & Assembly
Inspects instruments for:
Cleanliness
Damage or wear
Assembles instrument trays/kits based on surgical procedure requirements
Ensures every set has the correct tools
3. Sterilization
Uses sterilization equipment such as:
Steam autoclaves
Low-temperature sterilizers (for sensitive equipment)
Follows strict protocols to eliminate bacteria, viruses, and spores
4. Packaging & Storage
Wraps or packages instruments in sterile mat...
An SPD Tech (Sterile Processing Technician) is a critical behind-the-scenes healthcare role responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, and managing the medical tools and instruments used in patient care—especially in surgeries.
1. Decontamination (Cleaning)
Receives used surgical instruments from operating rooms or clinics
Cleans them thoroughly using:
Manual scrubbing
Ultrasonic cleaners
Washer-disinfectors
Removes blood, tissue, and contaminants to prevent infection
2. Inspection & Assembly
Inspects instruments for:
Cleanliness
Damage or wear
Assembles instrument trays/kits based on surgical procedure requirements
Ensures every set has the correct tools
3. Sterilization
Uses sterilization equipment such as:
Steam autoclaves
Low-temperature sterilizers (for sensitive equipment)
Follows strict protocols to eliminate bacteria, viruses, and spores
4. Packaging & Storage
Wraps or packages instruments in sterile mat...