Sterile Processing Tech II: Instrument Care & OR Support

Keck Medicine of USC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC in Los Angeles is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, and distribute reusable surgical instruments. You will operate steam autoclaves and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, manage instrument sets, and maintain documentation per IFU standards.

The role requires 1 year of Sterile Processing experience, a Sterile Processing program or equivalent training, and current SPD certification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a Sterile Processing Program or accredited Surgical Technician program; if no completion, 3 additional years of Sterile Processing experience
• 1 year Sterile Processing experience
• Basic knowledge of Windows OS, keyboard and mouse operation
• Ability to operate washers, ultrasonic cleaners, and sterilizers
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Sterile Processing Certification current (HSPA, CBSPD) or CST/TS-C from CAAHEP/ABHES, renewal before expiration
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City); if no card, obtain within 30 days of hire and renew before expiration (LA City only)

Responsibilities

• Assemble and package instrument sets; check functionality and cleanliness
• Disassemble and decontaminate instruments per IFU
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment; document QA
• Dispense sterile instrumentation to OR; maintain sterility inventory
• Train other Sterile Processing Technicians as needed
• Troubleshoot equipment and coordinate with OR to resolve issues
• Prepare loads and operate sterilization equipment
• Adhere to SPD policies and SOPs
• Prepare OR case carts and check for missing items
• Log information and use Censitrac tracking system

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Manual dexterity

Multitasking

Medical terminology

Education

Sterile Processing Program or accredited Surgical Technician program

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Washer/Ultrasonic cleaners

Sterilizers (steam/autoclave, hydrogen peroxide)

Job description

Keck Hospital of USC in Los Angeles is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, and distribute reusable surgical instruments. You will operate steam autoclaves and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, manage instrument sets, and maintain documentation per IFU standards.

The role requires 1 year of Sterile Processing experience, a Sterile Processing program or equivalent training, and current SPD certification.