Sterile Processing Tech II: Instrument Sets & Sterilization

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California (Keck Hospital) seeks a Sterile Processing Technician II to decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, and distribute reusable surgical instrumentation across departments. The role requires operation of autoclaves and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, plus maintaining compliance with IFUs and SPD SOPs.

Essential duties include assembling instrument sets, maintaining sterile inventories, troubleshooting equipment, and training junior staff.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Sterile Processing Program or accredited Surgical Technician program or 3+ years of ster­ile processing experience.
• 1 year of Sterile Processing experience required.
• Basic computer literacy (Windows OS) and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and package instrument sets per protocols and IFU.
• Disassemble, wash, decontaminate, and load washers per IFU.
• Operate and maintain sterilization/disinfection equipment; document quality checks.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Multi-tasking

Computer literacy (Windows OS)

Medical terminology

Equipment operation

Education

Sterile Processing Program or accredited Surgical Technician program

Tools

Windows OS

Industrial sterilizers

Job description

University of Southern California (Keck Hospital) seeks a Sterile Processing Technician II to decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, and distribute reusable surgical instrumentation across departments. The role requires operation of autoclaves and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, plus maintaining compliance with IFUs and SPD SOPs.

Essential duties include assembling instrument sets, maintaining sterile inventories, troubleshooting equipment, and training junior staff.