Advanced Sterile Processing Technician

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 63,369; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize reusable surgical instrumentation. You will manage sterilization equipment, maintain documentation, and coordinate with OR and ancillary departments to ensure efficient workflow.

The role requires an accredited Sterile Processing program or equivalent experience, certification, and the ability to train others.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Sterile Processing Program or an accredited Surgical Technician program; if not completed, must have an additional three years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician.
• Minimum 1 year of sterile processing experience.
• Basic knowledge of computer systems including Windows OS, keyboard, and mouse operation.
• Ability to operate complex machinery such as washers, ultrasonic cleaners, and sterilizers.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Current certification as a Sterile Processing Technician through an accredited organization (HSPA, CBSPD) or a Valid CST or Surgery-Certified Credential from CAAHEP or ABHES (renewed before expiration).
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City); if no card upon hire, must obtain within 30 days and renew before expiration (LA City only).

Responsibilities

• Assemble and package instrument sets following protocols and IFU; check instrumentation functionality and cleanliness.
• Disassemble instruments, remove gross contamination, manually wash, decontaminate, and load washers per IFU.
• Operate and maintain sterilization and disinfection equipment.
• Maintain sterilization documentation related to items processed, QA, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Dispense sterile instrumentation to OR and maintain sterile inventory via par level maintenance.
• Communicate with outside departments to ensure timely and efficient workflows.
• Train and assist other Sterile Processing Technicians.
• Troubleshoot equipment, instrument, and customer issues with OR and other departments.
• Receive loaner trays via Casechek and coordinate with outside companies on instrument issues.
• Prepare loads and operate equipment involved in sterilization processes.
• Log and maintain documentation using Censitrac tracking system.
• Potentially train Sterile Processing Technician I as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sterile processing experience

Computer basics

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Sterile Processing Program or accredited Surgical Technician program

Tools

Washer/Ultrasonic equipment

Sterilizers (autoclave, H2O2)

Job description

University of Southern California is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize reusable surgical instrumentation. You will manage sterilization equipment, maintain documentation, and coordinate with OR and ancillary departments to ensure efficient workflow.

The role requires an accredited Sterile Processing program or equivalent experience, certification, and the ability to train others.