SPD Tech II

Dignity Health; Los Angeles (CA); In loco; USD 39.000 - 49.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Dignity Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech II for Northridge Hospital Medical Center to ensure instrument decontamination, sterilization, and assembly, supporting infection control and patient safety. You will document processing steps, manage instrument tracking, and maintain supplies in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, organizational skills, and adherence to sterile technique, with opportunities to contribute to patient outcomes in a top

Competenze

• High School Graduate or GED is required.
• Completion of a Sterile Processing Program or surgical tech program is required.
• AHA Basic Life Support - CPR is required.
• Fire Safety, within 90 Days is required.
• Certified and Registered Central Service Technician or
• Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Supervisore or
• Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Tech or
• Cert Sterile Processing Dist Tech

Mansioni

• Cleans and decontaminates surgical instruments and other medical equipment following established policy and procedure.
• Inspects, assembles, packages, and sterilizes medical devices following manufacturer's recommendations and established procedure.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge and understanding of the principles of sterilization, asepsis, infection control, and universal safety precautions.
• Understands and utilizes department logs or computers to document the processing steps. Uses hospital instrument tracking systems in all designated areas.
• Disassembles, cleans, or decontaminates surgical instruments per manufacturer's recommendations, including but not limited to ultrasonic cleaning.
• Maintains supply levels of all items required for daily use and effectively communicates with those responsible for ordering.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

CPR certification

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Program or surgical tech program

Associates or Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Sterile Processing Tech II, you will ensure patient safety and surgical efficiency by meticulously decontaminating, sterilizing, and assembling all medical instruments and equipment. Your precise work is fundamental to infection control and positive patient outcomes across clinical areas.

Every day, you will expertly process surgical instruments, maintain accurate documentation, test equipment, and manage inventory according to strict protocols. You'll follow infection control standards, troubleshoot equipment, and help maintain a safe, efficient sterile processing environment.

To be successful, you'll need exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, excellent communication for coordination, and a profound commitment to sterile technique and patient safety. Self-motivation and adaptability are essential in this critical, fast-paced support service role.

• Cleans and decontaminates surgical instruments and other medical equipment following established policy and procedure.
• Inspects, assembles, packages, and sterilizes medical devices following manufacturer's recommendations and established procedure.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge and understanding of the principles of sterilization, asepsis, infection control, and universal safety precautions.
• Understands and utilizes department logs or computers to document the processing steps. Uses hospital instrument tracking systems in all designated areas.
• Disassembles, cleans, or decontaminates surgical instruments per manufacturer's recommendations, including but not limited to ultrasonic cleaning.
• Maintains supply levels of all items required for daily use and effectively communicates with those responsible for ordering.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate or GED
• Completion of a Sterile Processing Program or surgical tech program
• AHA Basic Life Support - CPR
• Fire Safety, within 90 Days
• Certified and Registered Central Service Technician or
• Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Supervisore or
• Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Tech or
• Cert Sterile Processing Dist Tech

Preferred

• Minimum of two years experience with surgical instrumentation
• Minimum two years prior sterile processing or surgical tech experience
• Associates or Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care and women’s health. It is the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley.

Additionally, Northridge Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and has been recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$28.13 - $35.35 /hour