Senior Sterile Processing Technician – Instrumentation & OR Support

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

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, and distribute reusable surgical instrumentation. You will operate autoclaves, hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaners, and washers while maintaining documentation and quality assurance.

The role requires a Sterile Processing Program completion or equivalent experience, CSPT/CST certification, and 1 year of SPD experience.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required.
• Completion of Sterile Processing Program or accredited Surgical Technician program; if not completed, 3 additional years as Sterile Processing Tech.
• Minimum 1 year Sterile Processing experience.
• Basic knowledge of Windows OS and computer systems.
• Ability to operate washers, ultrasonic cleaners, and sterilizers.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Current Sterile Processing Certification (HSPA, CBSPD) or CST/TS-C from CAAHEP/ABHES and renewals.
• Fire Life Safety Training within LA City (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Assemble and package surgical instrument sets per protocol and IFU.
• Disassemble and decontaminate instruments and load washers per IFU.
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment and document quality assurance.
• Dispense sterile instrumentation to OR and maintain sterile inventory.
• Train or assist other Sterile Processing Technicians as needed.
• Troubleshoot equipment and liaise with OR and outside vendors.
• Prepare loads and inspect packages for proper sterilization.
• Adhere to SPD policies and procedures.

Skills

Windows OS knowledge

Instrument sterilization

Disassembly & reassembly of equipment

Troubleshooting equipment

Communication with OR and departments

Basic computer literacy

Training others

Documentation and logging

Education

High School or equivalent

Sterile Processing Program or accredited Surgical Technician program

Certification: CSPT or CST or TS-C

Tools

Censitrac tracking system

Casechek loaner trays

Autoclave sterilizers

Hydrogen peroxide sterilizers

Ultrasonic cleaners

Job description

Keck Hospital of USC is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, and distribute reusable surgical instrumentation. You will operate autoclaves, hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaners, and washers while maintaining documentation and quality assurance.

The role requires a Sterile Processing Program completion or equivalent experience, CSPT/CST certification, and 1 year of SPD experience.