Senior Sterile Processing Technician II

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

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC in Los Angeles is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, and distribute reusable surgical instrumentation according to IFU guidelines. This role operates autoclaves and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, maintains sterile inventory, and supports OR needs while ensuring quality and safety standards.

You will document processes, train junior staff, and collaborate with OR and ancillary departments to resolve issues, maintaining compliance

Qualifications

• Req High School or equivalent.
• Completion of a Sterile Processing Program or an accredited Surgical Technician program; if not completed, 3+ years of Sterile Processing experience.
• If no program, must have an additional 3 years of Sterile Processing experience.
• Req 1 year Sterile Processing experience.
• Req Basic knowledge of computer systems including Windows OS.
• Req Ability to operate washers, ultrasonic cleaners, and sterilizers.
• Req Sterile Processing Certification current; renewal before expiration.
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and package instrument sets per protocols and IFU; check functionality and cleanliness.
• Disassemble, wash, decontaminate, and load washers per IFU.
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment and document quality assurance.
• Dispense sterile instrumentation to locations; manage sterile inventory and par levels.
• Maintain process flow through communication with OR and other departments; train others.
• Troubleshoot equipment and instrument issues; liaise with outside vendors and Casechek.
• Prepare loads and operate equipment involved in sterilization.
• Adhere to SPD policies and SOPs; maintain records and logs.

Skills

Sterile processing

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Multi-tasking

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Communication

Certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Sterile Processing Program

Sterile Processing Certification

Tools

Windows OS

Washer/Ultrasonic/sterilizers

Job description

Keck Hospital of USC in Los Angeles is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, and distribute reusable surgical instrumentation according to IFU guidelines. This role operates autoclaves and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, maintains sterile inventory, and supports OR needs while ensuring quality and safety standards.

You will document processes, train junior staff, and collaborate with OR and ancillary departments to resolve issues, maintaining compliance