Sterile Processing Tech II: Instrument Sets & OR Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

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Training and development opportunities

Job summary

University of Southern California seeks a Sterile Processing Technician II to decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, and distribute reusable surgical instrumentation across the organization. You will operate autoclaves and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, maintain logs, and ensure compliance with IFU and department SOPs.

Responsibilities include assembling instrument sets, instrument testing, decontamination, and loading washers; training teammates and coordinating with OR and other departments; and

Qualifications

• Completion of a Sterile Processing Program or accredited Surgical Technician program.
• If no program, minimum 3 years Sterile Processing experience.
• Current Sterile Processing Certification or CST/TS-C certification.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and package instrument sets per protocol and IFU.
• Operationally check instrumentation for functionality and cleanliness.
• Disassemble, decontaminate, and load washers per IFU.
• Operate sterilization/disinfection equipment and maintain logs.
• Dispense sterile instrumentation to Sterile Storage/OR and manage inventory.
• Train and assist peers; troubleshoot equipment and instrument issues.
• Prepare OR case carts and maintain documentation with Censitrac.

Skills

Sterile processing

Autoclave operation

H2O2 sterilizers

Instrument decontamination

Troubleshooting

Education

Sterile Processing Program

Certified Surgical Tech (CST) or CST certification

Tools

Casechek

Censitrac

Windows OS

Job description

University of Southern California seeks a Sterile Processing Technician II to decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, and distribute reusable surgical instrumentation across the organization. You will operate autoclaves and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, maintain logs, and ensure compliance with IFU and department SOPs.

Responsibilities include assembling instrument sets, instrument testing, decontamination, and loading washers; training teammates and coordinating with OR and other departments; and