Advanced Sterile Processing Technician II

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California (Keck Hospital) seeks a Sterile Processing Technician II to decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, and distribute reusable surgical instrumentation. You will operate autoclaves, hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, washers, and heat sealers while maintaining logs and adhering to IFU guidelines.

Responsibilities include assembling instrument sets, training junior staff, troubleshooting equipment, and coordinating with OR and other departments to ensure timely

Qualifications

• Req High School or equivalent.
• Completion of a Sterile Processing Program or an accredited Surgical Technician program. If no completion of program, must have an additional three years of experience as a Sterile Processing Tech.
• Req 1 year Sterile Processing.
• Req Basic knowledge of computer systems including Windows OS, keyboard and mouse operation.
• Req Ability to operate complex machinery including washers, ultrasonic cleaners, and sterilizers.
• Req Demonstrated ability to competently perform multiple, complex tasks.
• Req Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Req Sterile Processing Certification Current Certification as a Sterile Processing Technician through an accredited organization (HSPA, CBSPD) or Valid Certified Surgical Tech (CST) or Surgery-Certified Credential (TS-C) from CAAHEP or ABHES certification (Must be maintained by renewal before expiration date).
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

Responsibilities

• Assemble and package instrument sets following protocols; check instrumentation for functionality and cleanliness.
• Disassemble instruments, remove contamination, wash, decontaminate and load washers per IFU.
• Operate and maintain sterilization and disinfection equipment; maintain related documentation.
• Dispense sterile instrumentation to OR; maintain inventory and par levels.
• Maintain process flows; train other technicians as needed.
• Troubleshoot equipment and instrument issues; coordinate with OR and external vendors.
• Prepare loads and operate sterilization equipment.
• Adhere to SPD policies and SOPs in performance of duties.
• Prepare OR case carts; inspect packaging for proper sterilization.
• Recordkeeping and use of Censitrac system.
• May train or guide Sterile Processing Technician I.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Decontamination

Equipment operation

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Education

High School or equivalent

Sterile Processing Program or accredited Surgical Technician program

Tools

Windows OS

Censitrac tracking system

Autoclave operation

Job description

University of Southern California (Keck Hospital) seeks a Sterile Processing Technician II to decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, and distribute reusable surgical instrumentation. You will operate autoclaves, hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, washers, and heat sealers while maintaining logs and adhering to IFU guidelines.

Responsibilities include assembling instrument sets, training junior staff, troubleshooting equipment, and coordinating with OR and other departments to ensure timely