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Senior Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (2392) – Department of Public Health

Recruitment: REF52599H

Published: May 30, 2025

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Stephen Lee - stephen.j.lee@sfdph.org

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Department: Public Health
Job class: 2392-Senior Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician
Salary range: $105,482.00 - $128,180.00
Role type: Permanent Civil Service What does this mean?
Hours: Full-time
Exam type: Position Based Test
Rule: Contact us for more information
List type: Contact us for more information
 

About:

The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of two main Divisions - the San Francisco Health Network and Population Health. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers.  

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.  

This recruitment will be used to consider applicants for both full-time and part-time positions located at either Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital & Trauma Center and Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center. 

The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future and current vacancies in this class at other locations within the DPH for the duration of the eligible list. 

To apply please complete these two steps, 

  1. Complete this Training and Experience Evaluation  
  2. Submit an online application by clicking the “Apply Now” button and filling one out 

Application notes:  

  • Our e-mail communications may come from more than one department so please make sure your email is set to accept messages from all of us at this link.    
  • Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment therefore, it is their responsibility to contact the Analyst if they update their email address.    
  • Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received. 

Role description

Under general direction, is responsible for immediate supervision of an entire shift or departmental unit of the Sterile Processing and Distribution Department. The 2392 Senior Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician functions as a first-line supervisor. 

  • Supervises staff of the Central Processing and Distribution Department or Sterile Processing Department through actions such as scheduling work assignments, providing in-service training, conducting staff meetings and initiating disciplinary action as needed.  
  • Maintains accurate records by following procedures based upon regulatory standards.
  • Investigates and resolves day to day problems concerning the processing and distribution of medical instruments, equipment trays and supplies.  
  • Evaluates periodic and urgent maintenance needs with industry partners for equipment.
  • Maintains adequate par levels of supplies and instrumentation.
  • Represents sterile processing for committees and meetings  
  • Writes and updates procedural manuals.
  • Disassembles, inspects, prepares and decontaminates instruments, equipment, supplies and materials in the Sterile Processing Department, Central Processing and Distribution Department, clinics, operating room or in other areas of the hospital.   
  • Wraps, marks, dates, labels, inspects and rotates equipment, repairs and folds surgical linen and other special surgical items; wraps linen packs for sterilization.  
  • Stocks shelves with items and maintains predetermined inventory levels.  
  • Operates autoclaves, steam and gas sterilizers and other processing equipment; performing high-level disinfection; conducts spore tests; maintains related records and files; as necessary arranges for repairs of equipment.
  • Dispenses and distributes equipment, supplies and materials from the Central Processing and Distribution Department to patient-care units, clinics and services.   
  • Maintains clean and orderly work areas in the Central Processing and Distribution Department.

The Senior Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician performs other related duties as required. 

How to qualify

Minimum Qualifications 

  1. Two (2) years of experience in a hospital or medical facility stocking, sterilizing and dispensing patient care equipment, supplies and materials. 
  2. License and Certification: 
    1. Possession of a valid Central Service Certificate or a Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician Certificate issued by one of the following: 
      1. International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) or;
      2. Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. (CBSPD) 

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.  

One-year fulltime employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above 40 hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine fulltime employment. 

Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities.  

What else should I know?

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 that is designed to measure the knowledge, skills, and abilities in job related areas that have been identified as critical for satisfactory performance in this position. 

Candidates will be required to respond to the training and experience evaluation in the time frame indicated and must submit the completed questionnaire as directed to have it evaluated. Responses cannot be changed once submitted. Candidates will be evaluated based on their responses. Candidates must achieve a passing score on the training and experience evaluation to continue in the selection process and will be placed on the confidential eligible list in rank order according to their final score. 

Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions. 

Certification 

The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be the Rule of Ten Scores. 

Eligible List/Score Report: 

Once you pass the exam, you will be placed onto an eligible list and given a score and a rank. For more information, visit https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/ 

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be 6 months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director. 

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights: 

This is a Position Based Test (PBT) administered in accordance with Civil Service Rule 111A. 

Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/. The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is ‘abuse of discretion’ or ‘no rational basis’ for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.  

Additional information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:  

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Stephen Lee at stephen.j.lee@sfdph.org or (628) 271-6838. 

We may use text messaging to communicate with you on the phone number provided in your application. The first message will ask you to opt in to text messaging. 

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.