Sterile Processing Tech II - Instrument Prep & Safety

CommonSpirit Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health seeks a Sterile Processing Tech II for Northridge Hospital Medical Center in California. You will decontaminate, sterilize, assemble, and document surgical instruments to support patient safety and efficient care.

The role requires attention to detail, strong organization, and compliance with infection control standards. Prior sterile processing experience and appropriate certifications are preferred; pay reflects hourly rates.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Sterile Processing Program or surgical tech program.
• Basic Life Support CPR certification upon hire.
• Certified Sterile Processing/Td Tech or higher certification upon hire.
• Ability to follow infection control standards and safety precautions.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and decontaminates surgical instruments and equipment according to policy.
• Inspects, assembles, packages, and sterilizes devices per guidelines.
• Demonstrates knowledge of asepsis, infection control, and universal safety.
• Uses logs or computer systems to document processing steps and track instruments.
• Disassembles and cleans instruments including ultrasonic cleaning as required.
• Maintains supply levels and communicates needs for ordering.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Program or Surgical Tech Program

Certified Central Service Technician

Certified Sterile Processing Dist Tech

Certified Sterile Processing Dist Supervisor

Certified and Registered Central Service Technician

Tools

Hospital instrument tracking systems

Job description

CommonSpirit Health seeks a Sterile Processing Tech II for Northridge Hospital Medical Center in California. You will decontaminate, sterilize, assemble, and document surgical instruments to support patient safety and efficient care.

The role requires attention to detail, strong organization, and compliance with infection control standards. Prior sterile processing experience and appropriate certifications are preferred; pay reflects hourly rates.