Sterile Processing Tech II — Instrument Sets & Sterilization

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California's Keck Hospital in Los Angeles is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to join the sterile processing team in Los Angeles. Under general supervision, you will decontaminate, assemble, sterilize and distribute reusable surgical instruments and implants, ensuring compliance with IFU guidelines and department SOPs.

You will operate autoclaves and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, monitor loads, maintain documentation, and assist with training.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Sterile Processing Program or accredited Surgical Technician program or an additional three years of Sterile Processing experience if no program
• 1 year experience in Sterile Processing
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Responsibilities

• Assemble and package instrument sets per protocols
• Operationally check instrumentation for functionality and cleanliness
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment per protocols
• Document sterilization processes and quality assurance
• Distribute sterile instruments to OR and sterile storage
• Troubleshoot equipment and instrument issues
• May train other Sterile Processing Technicians

Skills

Sterile Processing

Equipment operation

Medical terminology

Windows OS

Education

Sterile Processing Program or accredited Surgical Technician program

Tools

Autoclave

Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilizers

Ultrasonic cleaners

Job description

The University of Southern California's Keck Hospital in Los Angeles is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to join the sterile processing team in Los Angeles. Under general supervision, you will decontaminate, assemble, sterilize and distribute reusable surgical instruments and implants, ensuring compliance with IFU guidelines and department SOPs.

You will operate autoclaves and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, monitor loads, maintain documentation, and assist with training.