Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Per Diem, Variable Shift

Adventist Health; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Simi Valley is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, sterilize and assemble instrument sets for surgical and patient care areas. The role requires careful handling of instruments and adherence to infection control standards.

Responsibilities include processing equipment, maintaining logs, and supporting operating room activities under supervision. Completion of a Sterile Processing Technician certification is required.

Qualifications

• High School Education or GED required.
• Associates/Technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates and processes instruments and equipment.
• Assembles instrument sets and trays.
• Maintains logs and assists in OR support as needed.
• Performs daily checks on sterilizing equipment and prepares for immediate use sterilization.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instrument handling

Quality control

Education

High School Education/GED

Associate’s/Technical Degree

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Centered in beautiful Southern California, Adventist Health Simi Valley has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1965. We are comprised of a 144-bed hospital, home care services and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Ventura County. Simi Valley is a suburban area nestled between an urban oasis and the stunning shores of the Pacific Ocean. Bordering Los Angeles allows hiking in the morning and attending film premieres in the evening.

Job Summary

Processes and sterilizes surgical and hospital instruments and equipment. Assembles surgical instrument sets and trays. Distributes patient care supplies and equipment.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Sterile Processing Technician certification: Required

Essential Functions

• Decontaminates and processes instruments, including compiling instrument sets, counting instruments and recording counts. Sterilizes instruments, trays, basins, etc. with the appropriate exposure/dry times. Prepares instruments for "immediate use" sterilization when necessary. Maintains a clean and orderly environment in the department by daily wiping of counters, sinks, exterior surface of autoclaves and high disinfection equipment. Cleans the autoclave chambers on a weekly basis. Assists Operating Room Housekeeping with room turn over, terminal cleaning of Operating Room suites, and daily duties, if necessary. Assists with picking supplies/instruments for upcoming cases.
• Performs daily diagnostic testing on sterilizing equipment, including test packs, biological indicators and diagnostic cycle for Endoscope Processors. Evaluates instruments for function and safety when reprocessing. Provides reprocessing services for ancillary department instruments, including Emergency Room, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Radiology.
• Identifies and evaluates loaner instruments prior to processing. Records loaner information in a log for tracking. Maintains Biological Incubator and log; evaluates for biological test results.
• Provides technical services and assists in operating room, recovery, outpatient endoscopy, and central sterile as assigned and directed. Works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and reports to the perioperative services manager.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Job Info

Job Identification : 68949

Job Category : Technician

Posting Date : 2026-08-10T16:58:08+00:00

Job Schedule : Full time

Job Shift : Variable Shift

Locations :

Simi Valley, CA, United States

Assignment Category : Per Diem

Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $26.66 to $34.27. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department : Sterile Processing

Shift Length : 8 Hours