Sterile Processing Tech I - Night Shift, Full-Time

Veterans in Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Sterile Processing Technician I for full-time night shifts (Thu–Sun). The role involves decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing reusable surgical instruments, operating sterile processing equipment, and maintaining documentation.

Certification and LA City Fire Life Safety training are required within stated timelines. Upon one year of experience, the incumbent advances to Sterile Processing Tech II.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Sterile Processing Program or accredited Surgical Technician program (no more than 6 months post-graduation).
• Recent graduate (no more than six months) from an Accredited Sterile Processing Program.
• Working knowledge of instrument processing techniques.
• Basic knowledge of Windows OS, keyboard and mouse operation.
• Ability to operate sterile processing equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform multiple, complex tasks.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Sterile Processing Certification (Accredited SPC)
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) required within 30 days of hire (LA City only).

Responsibilities

• Assemble and package surgical instrument sets following protocols and IFU. Check functionality and cleanliness.
• Disassemble instruments, decontaminate, and load automated washers.
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment and document processes.
• Dispense sterile instrumentation to Sterile Storage and OR locations; maintain inventory.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure timely processing and assist teammates.
• Prepare loads and operate equipment involved in sterilization processes.
• Know and log information using the Censitrac tracking system.
• Prepare OR case carts and verify items; inspect packaging for proper sterilization.

Skills

Sterile processing techniques

Computer skills

Instrument processing

Multi-tasking

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sterile Processing Program or accredited Surgical Technician program

Recent graduate from accredited Sterile Processing Program

Job description

Keck Hospital of USC in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Sterile Processing Technician I for full-time night shifts (Thu–Sun). The role involves decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing reusable surgical instruments, operating sterile processing equipment, and maintaining documentation.

Certification and LA City Fire Life Safety training are required within stated timelines. Upon one year of experience, the incumbent advances to Sterile Processing Tech II.