Sterile Processing Tech II, Per Diem - Westwood Main OR

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 46,838 - 52,348; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech II to process surgical instrumentation and manage sterilization in the Surgical Supply division of the main operating rooms. Responsibilities include decontamination, assembling instrument trays, and operating steam and H2O2 sterilizers to ensure continuous service for all ORs.

The role requires graduates of sterile processing or surgical tech programs, with at least 6 months experience for Tech II, ability to lift and move heavy items, and strong

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited sterile processing or surgical tech program (or relevant experience).
• Minimum 6 months of sterile processing experience for Tech II; Tech I for less.
• Lift up to 25 lbs and handle carts up to 200 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique, sterile fields, and OR decontamination.
• Maintenance and cleaning of instrumentation.
• Familiarity with decontamination equipment and instrument sterilizers.
• Good English grammar and communication to train staff.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, calm under stress.

Responsibilities

• Process surgical instrumentation in decontamination and sterilization.
• Operate steam and H2O2 sterilizers, sonic equipment, washers, and heat sealers.
• Store, date, and rotate supplies per guidelines (TJC and CMS).

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Aseptic technique

Adaptability

Education

Graduate sterile processing or surgical tech program

Tools

Sterilizers

Washers

Sonic equipment

Heat sealers

Decontamination equipment

Job description

General Information

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule: as needed; varying shifts including weekends and holidays as assigned

Posted Date: 07/21/2026

Salary Range: $34.77 - $34.77 Hourly

Employment Type: Duration: INDEFINITE

Job #: 31955

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Sterile Processing Tech Manager and the Management Services Officers (MSO), serve as an instrument technician within the Surgical Supply division of the main operating rooms. Ability to process surgical instrumentation in a decontamination setting and assembly and sterilization of instrument trays, which are necessary to provide continuous service for all surgical procedure rooms. Operate steam and H2O2 sterilizers, sonic equipment, washers, heat sealers and dumb waiter. Store, date and rotate supplies according to TJC and CMS guidelines.

Job Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Sterile Processing program, Surgical Tech program or relevant experience required
• To qualify as a Sterile Processing Tech II, a minimum of 6 months of Sterile Processing experience is required. Candidates with less than 6 months of experience will be hired as a Sterile Processing Tech I.
• Ability to lift surgical trays weighing up to 25lbs, handle surgical case carts weighing up to 200lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Working knowledge of aseptic technique, sterile fields and the principles of an Operating Room decontamination
• Demonstrated skills in proper maintenance and cleaning of instrumentation.
• Correct use of various decontamination equipment and instrument/tray sterilizers.
• Working knowledge of bacteriology and medical terminology preferred.
• Oral and written skills to collect and relay information accurately.
• Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with all staff.
• Skill in performing calmly during emergent and /or stressful situations by taking an appropriate action.
• Skill in working as part of a team.
• Ability in the correct usage of proper English grammar and vocabulary to orient and train team members.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.