Night Shift Sterile Processing Tech II

Veterans in Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician II for full-time 10-hour night shifts in Los Angeles, CA. The role involves decontaminating, sterilizing, assembling, and distributing reusable surgical instrumentation, with strong adherence to IFU guidelines.

The ideal candidate has Sterile Processing training and certification, basic computer skills, and the ability to operate washers, ultrasonic cleaners, and sterilizers.

Qualifications

• General supervision. Basic knowledge of sterile processing techniques and equipment.
• Completion of a sterile processing program or equivalent experience in the field.
• Minimum 1 year of sterile processing experience.
• Basic computer skills including Windows OS, keyboard, and mouse operation.
• Ability to operate complex machinery such as washers, ultrasonic cleaners, and sterilizers.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Sterile Processing Certification (CST or equivalent) and valid credentialing.
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) or obtainable within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and package surgical instrument sets per protocols and IFU.
• Disassemble instruments and decontaminate per IFU.
• Operate sterilization and disinfection equipment and document processes.
• Distribute sterile instrumentation to OR and storage areas.
• Maintain sterile inventory and par levels; ensure quality assurance.
• Troubleshoot equipment and coordinate with OR and external teams.
• Train or guide junior Sterile Processing Technicians as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sterile Processing knowledge

Computer literacy

Multitasking

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Sterile Processing Program or accredited Surgical Technician program

Tools

Washers

Ultrasonic cleaners

Sterilizers

Job description

Keck Hospital of USC is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician II for full-time 10-hour night shifts in Los Angeles, CA. The role involves decontaminating, sterilizing, assembling, and distributing reusable surgical instrumentation, with strong adherence to IFU guidelines.

The ideal candidate has Sterile Processing training and certification, basic computer skills, and the ability to operate washers, ultrasonic cleaners, and sterilizers.