Scope Processing Technician I - Scope Processing - Full Time 8 Hour Rotating Shift (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Engineering Management Student Association (EMSA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Medicine of USC is seeking a Scope Processing Technician I to ensure safety, cleaning, and disinfection of endoscopes and related equipment. The role includes decontamination, AER processing, and inventory management within a unionized, full-time eight-hour rotating shift in Los Angeles, CA.

Qualifications include high school or equivalent, specialized training in sterile processing, and knowledge of medical equipment handling. Preferred experience in OR/SPD/GI environments is noted.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent.
• Graduate of a state approved accredited school of Surgical Technology/Sterile Processing Technician (required after 2026-06-15).
• Knowledge of handling and cleaning medical equipment and related supplies.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate Endoscopes & Probes per IFU.
• Assemble and deliver intubation trays.
• Ensure proper coverage before transfer to/from reprocessing area.
• Reprocess Endoscopes using An Automated Endoscopic Reprocessor (AER).
• Perform Chemical Monitoring of the GUS System per High Level Disinfectant IFU.
• Keep department clean, stocked, and organized.
• Communicate professionally and participate in education and training.

Skills

Communication

PPE handling

Education

High School or equivalent

Sterile Processing Technician/Surgical Technology program

Tools

AER Units

GUS System

Job description

Keck Medicine of USC is a community creating a lasting impact in healthcare, and every team member contributes to a culture built on growth, collaboration, and well-being – because Together, We Are Limitless.

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Scope Processing Technician I - Scope Processing - Full Time 8 Hour Rotating Shift (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Los Angeles, CA

Job ID REQ20179212

Posted Date 09/15/2026

The Scope Processing Technician plays critical role in ensuring the safety, effective, and efficient cleaning and disinfection of endoscopes and related equipment used in medical procedures. The Scope Processing Technician is responsible for following strict protocols to prevent infections and ensure the highest standards of patient care.

Essential Duties:

• Responsible for decontaminating all Endoscopes & Probes according to manufacturer’s guidelines (IFU).
• Responsible for assembly and delivery of intubation trays.
• Ensures all equipment is covered properly prior to transfer to/from reprocessing area.
• Reprocesses Endoscopes utilizing Automated Endoscopic Reprocessor (AER) Units.
• Perform Chemical Monitoring of the GUS System as per Manual High Level Disinfectant (HLD) Instruction for Use (IFU)
• Ensures the department is clean, maintain, and restock throughout the shift.
• Attends in-service / department meetings.
• Assist and educates new staff to Endoscopy equipment.
• Applies appropriate technique of donning and doffing of Personal Protective Equipment(PPE). And its mandatory use,
• Completes annual skills / competency per hospital policy/ procedure.
• Responsible for accurate documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a professional manner.
• Provides for own professional growth regarding trends in equipment and high-level disinfection methods through formal and informal continuing education.
• Participates in department Performance Improvement projects.
• Supports continuous and ongoing customer satisfaction through the hospital-wide service excellence standards.
• Complies with all Joint Commission and Hospital standards as they relate to the department.
• Travel to other scope processing departments/areas when necessary to meet organizational needs
• Required to be on-call/standby
• Responsible for updating/providing inventory report to department and/or stakeholders
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Req High School or equivalent
• Req Specialized/technical training A graduate of a state approved accredited school of Surgical Technology/Sterile Processing Technician is required for all staff hired or transferred into the position effective June 15th, 2026. Incumbents prior to June 15th, 2026 are exempt from this requirement.
• Req Knowledge of handling and cleaning of Medical Equipment and related support supplies for patient.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pref 1 year One (1) year experience in an OR/SPD/GI environment
• Pref 1 year One (1) year of endoscopic scope processing experience preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
• Req Sterile Processing Certification Current Certification as a Sterile Processing Technician through an accredited organization (HSPA, CBSPD) is required for all staff hired or transferred into the position after June 15th, 2026. Incumbents prior to June 15th, 2026 are exempt from this requirement.

Keck Hospital of USC, a 343-bed acute care hospital, provides exceptional and innovative care for complex medical and surgical conditions across a wide range of specialties. The hospital’s world-renowned physicians deliver compassionate, customized, patient-centered care and treat the most acutely ill patients with highly innovative techniques and treatment plans. As a leading academic medical center, hundreds of clinical trials are currently taking place at Keck Hospital and its affiliated research institutions, giving patients access to novel and promising therapies that are generally not available elsewhere. Every day at Keck Hospital, physicians, nurses and staff go beyond the science of exceptional medicine to bring patients breakthroughs in the art of caring. Join this world-class team providing highly specialized care, up-to-the-minute research, and innovative clinical trials. The hourly rate range for this position is $25.69 - $43.67. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.