Sterile Processing Tech II: Precision Instrument Care

CommonSpirit Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech II to ensure patient safety by decontaminating, sterilizing, and assembling instruments. You will document steps, manage inventory, and support infection control in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include 2+ years in sterile processing, a Sterile Processing or surgical tech program, and CRCST/CST certification with current BLS. Competitive scheduling in a hospital setting awaits.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience with surgical instrumentation.
• Minimum two years sterile processing or surgical tech experience.
• Completion of Sterile Processing or surgical tech program.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• CRCST or CST certification required.
• AHA BLS card required.
• Fire Card within 90 days of hire.
• Knowledge of sterilization procedures.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and decontaminates instruments following policy.
• Inspects, assembles, packages, and sterilizes devices per guidelines.
• Demonstrates asepsis and infection control principles.
• Documents processing steps using logs/computers.
• Disassembles and cleans instruments, including ultrasonic cleaning.
• Maintains supply levels and communicates ordering needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Clear communication

Sterile technique

Infection control

Education

Sterile Processing Program

Surgical tech program

CRCST or CST certification

AHA BLS certified

Tools

Hospital instrument tracking systems

Job description

Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech II to ensure patient safety by decontaminating, sterilizing, and assembling instruments. You will document steps, manage inventory, and support infection control in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include 2+ years in sterile processing, a Sterile Processing or surgical tech program, and CRCST/CST certification with current BLS. Competitive scheduling in a hospital setting awaits.