Certified Sterile Processing Tech II

HCA Healthcare; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Education support

Fertility assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare Thousand Oaks Surgical Hospital is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to join our team in Thousand Oaks, CA. You will be responsible for sterilizing instruments, assembling trays, and supporting the surgical staff to ensure patient safety and timely procedures.

The role requires CSPDT or CRCST certification, a high school diploma, and 2 years of experience in sterile processing. We offer comprehensive benefits and a strong focus on infection control and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• CSPDT certification or CRCST certification required.
• Advanced knowledge of general surgical instruments.
• 2 years experience required.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, inspecting, assembling, and sterilizing surgical instruments and trays to ensure they are sterile, complete, labeled, and ready for use.
• Managing sterilization equipment and keeping accurate records to support patient safety and infection prevention.
• Preparing customized surgical sets and case carts based on daily schedules and specific procedure needs.
• Managing inventory and supplies in OR storage and specialty lockers, working with the surgical team to meet needs and keep operations running smoothly.
• Responding quickly to instrument requests during surgeries and helping solve urgent equipment needs.

Skills

Sterile processing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CSPDT certification

CRCST certification

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $24.99 - $34.98 / hour

Learn more about the benefits offered ( https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards ) for this job.

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Certified Sterile Processing Tech II today with Thousand Oaks Surgical Hospital.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Certified Sterile Processing Technician , you will play a critical role in protecting patient safety and supporting life‑saving care through precision and attention to detail. In this rewarding role, you will be a vital part of our team – helping surgical staff deliver safe, effective care by ensuring every instrument and supply is clean, prepared, and ready when it is needed most.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Cleaning, inspecting, assembling, and sterilizing surgical instruments and trays to ensure they are sterile, complete, labeled, and ready for use

• Managing sterilization equipment and keeping accurate records to support patient safety and infection prevention

• Preparing customized surgical sets and case carts based on daily schedules and specific procedure needs

• Managing inventory and supplies in OR storage and specialty lockers, working with the surgical team to meet needs and keep operations running smoothly

• Responding quickly to instrument requests during surgeries and helping solve urgent equipment needs

What qualifications you will need:

High School graduate or equivalent

(CSPDT) Cert Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician, or (CRCST) Certified Registered Central Service Technician Required

Advanced knowledge of general surgical instruments and medical equipment preferred

2 years experience Required Years of Experience

Benefits

Thousand Oaks Surgical Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence

• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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