Senior Sterile Processing Tech II | Night Shift

Veterans in Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Medicine of USC in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II for a full-time, 8-hour night shift (non-exempt). The role involves decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing and distributing reusable surgical instruments, operating autoclaves and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, and ensuring quality assurance.

Responsibilities include instrument packaging, decontamination, equipment operation, inventory control, and training junior technicians, with adherence to SPD policies

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Sterile Processing Program or accredited Surgical Technician program required; if not completed, 3+ years of Sterile Processing experience.
• 1 year Sterile Processing experience required.
• Proficient in Windows OS and basic computer use.
• Ability to operate washers, ultrasonic cleaners, and sterilizers.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and Sterile Processing certifications (HSPA, CBSPD, CST, TS-C).
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) within 30 days of hire (if not already), renewals as required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and package surgical/clinic instrument sets per protocols; check instrumentation for function and cleanliness.
• Disassemble, wash, decontaminate, and load washers per IFU.
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment; maintain related documentation and QA records.
• Distribute sterile instrumentation to OR and Sterile Storage; manage par level inventory.
• Coordinate with OR and other departments to ensure smooth processing flows; train other technicians as needed.
• Troubleshoot equipment, instrument, and customer issues; communicate with outside vendors as needed.
• Prepare loads and operate equipment involved in sterilization processes.
• Adhere to SPD policies/procedures and SOPs in all duties.
• Prepare OR case carts and note missing items; inspect packages for proper sterilization.

Skills

Sterile processing

Quality assurance

Documentation

Equipment troubleshooting

Communication

Training others

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Sterile Processing Program certification or Surgical Technician program

Tools

Steam autoclave

Hydrogen peroxide sterilizers

Sonic cleaners

Automated washers

Heat sealers

Job description

Keck Medicine of USC in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II for a full-time, 8-hour night shift (non-exempt). The role involves decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing and distributing reusable surgical instruments, operating autoclaves and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, and ensuring quality assurance.

Responsibilities include instrument packaging, decontamination, equipment operation, inventory control, and training junior technicians, with adherence to SPD policies