Senior Sterile Processing Technician

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California seeks a Sterile Processing Technician II to decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, and distribute reusable surgical instrumentation. You will operate autoclaves and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with IFU and SOPs.

The role involves training of staff and collaboration with OR and ancillary departments. The position is based at Keck Hospital, with duties spanning preparation of case carts, inventory control, and quality

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required.
• Completion of Sterile Processing Program or accredited Surgical Technician program; otherwise 3 years additional experience.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and package instrument sets per protocol and IFU.
• Disassemble, clean, and decontaminate instruments per IFU.
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment; keep QA documentation.
• Distribute sterile instrumentation to OR and storage; manage inventory.
• Assist other technicians and provide guidance as needed.
• Troubleshoot equipment and interface with OR and departments.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Windows OS

Medical terminology

Multi-tasking

Education

Sterile Processing Program

Tools

Washer/Ultrasonic Equipment

Autoclave/H2O2 sterilizers

Job description

University of Southern California seeks a Sterile Processing Technician II to decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, and distribute reusable surgical instrumentation. You will operate autoclaves and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with IFU and SOPs.

The role involves training of staff and collaboration with OR and ancillary departments. The position is based at Keck Hospital, with duties spanning preparation of case carts, inventory control, and quality