Sterile Processing Tech II — Autoclave & OR Support

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

Job summary

University of Southern California is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II for the Keck Hospital in Los Angeles. The role involves assembling instrument sets, decontaminating, sterilizing, and distributing reusable surgical instruments across departments, while maintaining documentation and quality checks.

You will operate autoclaves, hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, washers, and tracers like Censitrac, and assist in training other technicians as needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Sterile Processing Program or accredited Surgical Technician program, or 3 years of experience in sterile processing.
• Ability to operate washers, ultrasonic cleaners, and sterilizers.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and sterile processing standards.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and package instrument sets per protocol and IFU.
• Operate sterilization and disinfection equipment and maintain records.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instrumentation handling

Quality assurance

Censitrac tracking system

Basic computer skills

Education

Sterile Processing Program

Surgical Technician program

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

University of Southern California is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II for the Keck Hospital in Los Angeles. The role involves assembling instrument sets, decontaminating, sterilizing, and distributing reusable surgical instruments across departments, while maintaining documentation and quality checks.

You will operate autoclaves, hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, washers, and tracers like Censitrac, and assist in training other technicians as needed.