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Volunteer Sterile Processing Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Physicians, nurses, staff, and volunteers come together here in a culture rooted in compassion ... The SPD Technician II is an experienced sterile processing professional responsible for complex ...

Physicians, nurses, staff, and volunteers come together here in a culture rooted in compassion ... The SPD Technician II is an experienced sterile processing professional responsible for complex ...

Physicians, nurses, staff, and volunteers come together here in a culture rooted in compassion ... The SPD Technician II is an experienced sterile processing professional responsible for complex ...

Qualifications Successful completion of Sterile Processing Program. Must be available to take call ... Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance ...

Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance ... Successful completion of Sterile Processing Program. Must be available to take call to ensure ...

Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance ... Successful completion of Sterile Processing Program. Must be available to take call to ensure ...

Physicians, nurses, staff, and volunteers come together here in a culture rooted in compassion ... Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through Healthcare Sterile Processing ...

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Sterile Processing Technician

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$27.40 - $35.62/hr

Sterile Processing Technician Department/Care Stream: Dental LIA Reporting Structure Timecard ... voluntary retirement plan with company match and no vesting schedule requirement. · Paid ...

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What is the difference between Volunteer Sterile Processing vs Sterile Processing Technician?

AspectVolunteer Sterile ProcessingSterile Processing Technician
CertificationsTypically none requiredCPR, Sterile Processing certifications often required
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, volunteer settingsHospitals, surgical centers, healthcare facilities
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting with sterilization tasks, limited dutiesCleaning, sterilizing, inspecting surgical instruments
Employer & Industry UsageVolunteer roles in healthcarePaid professional roles in healthcare industry

Volunteer Sterile Processing roles typically involve assisting with sterilization tasks without formal certifications, often in volunteer settings. Sterile Processing Technicians are trained professionals responsible for sterilizing surgical instruments, usually holding certifications and working full-time in healthcare facilities. The main difference lies in certification requirements, job responsibilities, and employment status.

What are the most commonly searched types of Sterile Processing jobs in California?

The most popular types of Sterile Processing jobs in California are:

What cities in California are hiring for Volunteer Sterile Processing jobs?

Cities in California with the most Volunteer Sterile Processing job openings:

Infographic showing various Volunteer Sterile Processing job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 13% As Needed, 80% Full Time, and 7% Part Time. Highlights an 93% In-person, and 7% Remote job distribution.

$25 - $36/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago


United Surgical Partners International rating

5.3

Company rating: 5.3 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Santa Barbara Surgery Center is hiring a Full Time Sterile Processing Technician

Santa Barbara Surgery Center is a fast paced, multi-specialty, Ambulatory Surgery Center  (ASC) environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families.


What You Will Do (Job Summary): 

The Sterile Processing Technician maintains and cares for all surgical instruments. Prepares supplies and instruments for surgery cases.

Monday-Friday daytime work schedule

NO call required

NO Nights, NO Weekends, NO Holiday work hours

Starting Hourly Range: $25 - $36/hour depending on experience 

What We Offer   (based on status)                                  

  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) - Starting PTO accrual is 15 days per year.  
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.

Required Skills

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Completion of a Sterile Process Certification program is preferred
  • Sterile Processing experience in medical setting
  •  CRCST or CSPDT certification preferred
  • Ophthalmology experience preferred
  •         Experience with all types of sterilizers.
  •         Knows operating room instrumentation.
  •         Organized in setting up operating room instrument tray.
  •         Understands operation of steam/ gravity sterilizer.
  •         Understands Sterrad sterilizers.
  •         Ability to prepare reports and keep records.
  •        Familiarity with medical terminology and departmental supply items is required
  •         Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed
  •         Must be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physicians

Who We Are

We are part of a much larger team with United Surgical Partners International (USPI).  At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.


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