Senior Sterile Processing Tech — Night Shift (Union)

Keck Medicine of USC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II for 10-hour night shifts (non-exempt). You will handle cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instrument sets while ensuring compliance with SPD policies and quality standards.

The role requires a Sterile Processing Program completion or equivalent experience, 1 year in the field, and an active SPD certification. Availability for night shifts and teamwork across departments is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires High School or equivalent.
• Completion of a Sterile Processing Program or accredited Surgical Technician program.
• If no program, at least 3 additional years of Sterile Processing experience.
• 1 year Sterile Processing experience required.
• Basic knowledge of computer systems (Windows OS).
• Ability to operate complex machinery (washers, ultrasonic cleaners, sterilizers).
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Current Sterile Processing Certification (HSPA, CBSPD) or CST/TS-C from CAAHEP/ ABHES.
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) within 30 days of hire (LA City only).

Responsibilities

• Assemble and package instrument sets per protocols.
• Decontaminate, wash, and load washers per IFU.
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment and logs.
• Dispense sterile instruments to Sterile Storage and OR; manage inventory.
• Train or guide other Sterile Processing Technicians.
• Troubleshoot equipment and instrument issues with OR and other departments.
• Prepare loads and verify packaging; document as required.
• Follow SPD policies and SOPs in all duties.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instrument handling

Documentation

Team communication

Windows OS basics

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Sterile Processing Program

Additional 3 yrs exp if no program

Tools

Washers

Ultrasonic cleaners

Sterilizers

Job description

Keck Hospital of USC is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II for 10-hour night shifts (non-exempt). You will handle cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instrument sets while ensuring compliance with SPD policies and quality standards.

The role requires a Sterile Processing Program completion or equivalent experience, 1 year in the field, and an active SPD certification. Availability for night shifts and teamwork across departments is essential.