Sterile Processing Tech II: OR Instrument Specialist

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

Job summary

University of Southern California Keck Hospital in Los Angeles is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to decontaminate, assemble, sterilize and distribute reusable surgical instrumentation. Under general supervision, operate autoclaves, hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, washers and sealers, and ensure items meet IFU guidelines.

You will maintain sterilization documentation, coordinate with OR and other departments, train staff, and assist with case cart preparation and inventory control in a

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent
• Completion of Sterile Processing Program or accredited Surgical Technician program
• 1 year Sterile Processing experience
• Current Sterile Processing Certification (HSPA/CBSPD) or CST/TS-C from CAAHEP/ABHES
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) within 30 days of hire
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to operate sterilization equipment and tracking systems

Responsibilities

• Assemble and package instrument sets per protocols and IFU
• Check instrumentation for functionality and cleanliness
• Disassemble, wash, decontaminate and load washers per IFU
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment
• Maintain sterilization documentation
• Distribute sterile instrumentation to OR and Sterile Storage
• Maintain sterile inventory and par levels
• Train other Sterile Processing Technicians as needed
• Troubleshoot equipment and instrument issues

Skills

Sterile processing

Decontamination

Instrumentation assembly

Autoclave operation

Quality documentation

Staff training

Censitrac tracking

Education

Sterile Processing Program or accredited Surgical Technician program

Tools

Censitrac

Casechek

Job description

University of Southern California Keck Hospital in Los Angeles is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to decontaminate, assemble, sterilize and distribute reusable surgical instrumentation. Under general supervision, operate autoclaves, hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, washers and sealers, and ensure items meet IFU guidelines.

You will maintain sterilization documentation, coordinate with OR and other departments, train staff, and assist with case cart preparation and inventory control in a