Sterile Processing Tech II - Instrument Sterilization

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

Job summary

Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech II to ensure patient safety and surgical efficiency by decontaminating, sterilizing, and assembling medical instruments. You will maintain accurate documentation, test equipment, and manage inventory according to strict protocols.

In this fast-paced environment, you will uphold infection control standards, troubleshoot equipment, and contribute to a safe sterile processing area.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required at hire.
• Completion of a Sterile Processing Program or surgical tech program.
• Fire Safety training within 90 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support - CPR required at hire.
• Certified Central Service Technician or equivalent certification on hire.
• Certified Sterile Processing Technician or equivalent certification on hire.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and decontaminates surgical instruments and equipment following policy.
• Inspects, assembles, packages, and sterilizes medical devices per manufacturer instructions.
• Documents processing steps using logs or computer systems.
• Maintains supply levels and communicates needs to ordering personnel.
• Adheres to infection control standards and universal safety precautions.
• Disassembles and cleans instruments as required by manufacturers.

Skills

Sterile technique

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Program completion

Certified Central Service Technician

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Certified Sterile Processing Dist Tech

Basic Life Support (CPR)

Fire Safety training

Job description

Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech II to ensure patient safety and surgical efficiency by decontaminating, sterilizing, and assembling medical instruments. You will maintain accurate documentation, test equipment, and manage inventory according to strict protocols.

In this fast-paced environment, you will uphold infection control standards, troubleshoot equipment, and contribute to a safe sterile processing area.