Sterile Processing Tech II — Instrument Care & Sterilization

University-of-California,-Irvin; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a Central Supply Instrument Technician to care for instruments and supplies, ensuring they are cleaned, organized and wrapped for sterilization. Reporting to Surgical Services, the role emphasizes adherence to packaging standards and maintaining efficient workflows.

The successful candidate will possess knowledge of instrument care, sterilization methods, and strong English communication, contributing to patient safety and smooth departmental operations within a large

Qualifications

• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.
• Knowledge of instruments and their care.
• Knowledge of approved sterilization packaging requirements.

Responsibilities

• Cares for instruments and supplies by cleaning, organizing, and wrapping them in approved manner conducive to sterilization and disinfection techniques.

Skills

Customer service

Written communication

Verbal communication

Instruments care

Sterilization packaging

Work pace management

Relationship building

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Central Supply Technician Certification

Job description

UCI Health is seeking a Central Supply Instrument Technician to care for instruments and supplies, ensuring they are cleaned, organized and wrapped for sterilization. Reporting to Surgical Services, the role emphasizes adherence to packaging standards and maintaining efficient workflows.

The successful candidate will possess knowledge of instrument care, sterilization methods, and strong English communication, contributing to patient safety and smooth departmental operations within a large