Advanced Sterile Processing Technician II

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California's Keck Hospital of USC in California seeks a Sterile Processing Technician II to decontaminate, assemble, sterilize and distribute surgical instrumentation. The role operates autoclaves, hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, washers, and heat sealers, maintaining documentation and adhering to IFU guidelines.

Essential duties include assembling instrument sets, decontaminating instruments, maintaining sterilization equipment, and training other staff.

Qualifications

• Req High School or equivalent.
• Completion of a Sterile Processing Program or accredited Surgical Technician program; if no program, 3 years of experience.
• 1 year Sterile Processing experience.
• Basic knowledge of Windows OS and computer systems.
• Ability to operate washers, ultrasonic cleaners, and sterilizers.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and package surgical instrument sets following protocols and IFU; verify functionality and cleanliness.
• Disassemble and decontaminate instruments; manually wash per IFU.
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment; document processes and quality checks.
• Dispense sterile instrumentation and maintain inventory; rotate stock.
• Maintain process flows; train other Sterile Processing Technicians as needed.
• Troubleshoot equipment and address instrument issues; interface with OR and outside teams.
• Prepare loads and operate sterilization equipment.
• Follow SPD policies and SOPs in performance of duties.
• Prepare OR case carts; inspect packages for proper sterilization.
• Document and log information; use Censitrac tracking system.

Skills

Windows OS basics

multitask / time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Sterile Processing Program or accredited Surgical Technician program

3 years of Sterile Processing experience (if no program)

Tools

Censitrac tracking system

Job description

University of Southern California's Keck Hospital of USC in California seeks a Sterile Processing Technician II to decontaminate, assemble, sterilize and distribute surgical instrumentation. The role operates autoclaves, hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, washers, and heat sealers, maintaining documentation and adhering to IFU guidelines.

Essential duties include assembling instrument sets, decontaminating instruments, maintaining sterilization equipment, and training other staff.