Sterile Processing Tech II: OR Sets & Sterilization Expert

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, and sterilize medical instruments and equipment. You will assemble OR sets, validate sterilization cycles, and ensure proper packaging and storage for OR procedures.

Responsibilities include taking equipment rounds, restocking supplies, answering department needs, and maintaining detailed instrument-tracking records.

Qualifications

• Two years of recent Sterile Processing experience in an acute hospital.
• Completion of an accredited Sterile Processing Program with 400 clinical hours or a Surgical Technician program.
• Certification or registration in Sterile Processing or Central Service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fill orders from requesting departments.
• Perform rounds to restock and decontaminate equipment per manufacturers' recommendations and validate PM status.
• Operate all SPD equipment (steam/plasma sterilizers, endoscope reprocessors, etc.).
• Prepare OR case carts and sterile packages per protocol.
• Maintain instrument tracking documentation and ensure sterile integrity.

Skills

Decontamination

Sterile processing

Instrumentation handling

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sterile Processing program (400 clinical hours)

Tools

Sterile processing equipment

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, and sterilize medical instruments and equipment. You will assemble OR sets, validate sterilization cycles, and ensure proper packaging and storage for OR procedures.

Responsibilities include taking equipment rounds, restocking supplies, answering department needs, and maintaining detailed instrument-tracking records.