Sterile Processing Tech: Elevate OR Instrument Prep

Torrance-Memorial-Medical-Center; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

Torrance Memorial Medical Center in Torrance, CA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to support the operating room and other departments. Responsibilities include decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of instrumentation, and cleaning of equipment used for patient care.

The role involves maintaining washers and sterilizers, preparing case carts, and ensuring compliance with CDPH and Joint Commission standards, with CRCST certification to be obtained within 24 months.

Qualifications

• Must obtain CRCST within 24 months from hire date.
• Experience with decontamination and sterilization of surgical instruments.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures for instrumentation preparation.
• Maintains knowledge of regulatory standards (CDPH, Joint Commission).

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of instrumentation.
• Clean and disinfect equipment and instruments for patient use.
• Prepare and package case carts and instrument sets for various service lines.
• Operate and monitor washer/disinfectors and sterilizers; report malfunctions.

Skills

Sterile processing

Decontamination

Sterilization of instruments

Infection control

Quality checks on instruments

Washing and disinfecting equipment

Equipment handling

Education

CRCST certification

Tools

Washer/disinfectors

Sonic washer

Cart washers

Sterrad sterilization equipment

Steris System 1E

Job description

Torrance Memorial Medical Center in Torrance, CA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to support the operating room and other departments. Responsibilities include decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of instrumentation, and cleaning of equipment used for patient care.

The role involves maintaining washers and sterilizers, preparing case carts, and ensuring compliance with CDPH and Joint Commission standards, with CRCST certification to be obtained within 24 months.