Associate Sterile Processing Technician

Agence PROvidence; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, CA seeks an Associate Sterile Processing Technician for a full-time, variable shift role. You will work 8 hours daily under guidance of Sterile Processing staff, contributing to cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, and distribution of instruments.

The position requires completion of a sterile processing education program and eligibility to complete clinical training, with certification targeted within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• Completion of the required didactic portion of an accredited or organization-approved sterile processing education program.
• Eligibility to complete the clinical portion following employment.
• National Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association within 1 year of hire or National Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level sterile processing duties under supervision.
• Assist in cleaning, decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of reusable medical devices.
• Handle storage and distribution of sterile supplies in accordance with policy and standards.

Skills

Sterile processing training

Clinical training

Certification within 1 year

Job description

Associate Sterile Processing Technician ar Providence Saint Johns Health Center in Santa Monica, CA. This position is a full time, variable shift and will work 8 hours a day.

Providence Saint John's Health Center has been recognized as a Magnet hospital in 2025 a prestigious designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which recognizes organizations that provide the highest-quality care. Only 9.96% of U.S. hospitals earn Magnet recognition, which means that only 1% of U.S. hospitals are four times designated. We are also recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 17 types of care by U.S. News & World Report and honored by Newsweek and Healthgrades for exceptional clinical quality. Be a part of our distinguished team dedicated to excellence in patient care.

Under the direct supervision and guidance of qualified Sterile Processing personnel, performs entry-level sterile processing duties while completing required facility-based clinical training, orientation, and competency validation. The Associate Sterile Processing Technician has completed the didactic portion of an approved sterile processing education program and applies this foundational knowledge during supervised clinical training after hire.

Participates in the cleaning, decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable medical devices and surgical instrumentation in accordance with facility policies, manufacturers' Instructions for Use, and applicable standards and guidelines. Performs assigned duties within demonstrated competency and progressively assumes additional responsibilities as training and competency requirements are completed.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Saint Johns Health Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required qualifications

• Coursework/Training: Completion of the required didactic or classroom portion of an accredited or organization-approved sterile processing technician education program.
• Coursework/Training: Eligibility to complete the clinical, hands-on, or practicum portion of the sterile processing program following employment.
• National Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association within 1 year of hire or
• National Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution within 1 year of hire.

Preferred qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED - General education.
• 6 months of exposure through laboratory, simulation, observation, volunteer, or healthcare experience. Prior hands-on clinical sterile processing experience is not required because clinical training will be completed upon hire.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.