Sterile Processing Tech II: Precision & Patient Safety

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

Job summary

Dignity Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech II for Northridge Hospital Medical Center to ensure instrument decontamination, sterilization, and assembly, supporting infection control and patient safety. You will document processing steps, manage instrument tracking, and maintain supplies in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, organizational skills, and adherence to sterile technique, with opportunities to contribute to patient outcomes in a top

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED is required.
• Completion of a Sterile Processing Program or surgical tech program is required.
• AHA Basic Life Support - CPR is required.
• Fire Safety, within 90 Days is required.
• Certified and Registered Central Service Technician or
• Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Supervisore or
• Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Tech or
• Cert Sterile Processing Dist Tech

Responsibilities

• Cleans and decontaminates surgical instruments and other medical equipment following established policy and procedure.
• Inspects, assembles, packages, and sterilizes medical devices following manufacturer's recommendations and established procedure.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge and understanding of the principles of sterilization, asepsis, infection control, and universal safety precautions.
• Understands and utilizes department logs or computers to document the processing steps. Uses hospital instrument tracking systems in all designated areas.
• Disassembles, cleans, or decontaminates surgical instruments per manufacturer's recommendations, including but not limited to ultrasonic cleaning.
• Maintains supply levels of all items required for daily use and effectively communicates with those responsible for ordering.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Program or surgical tech program

Associates or Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Dignity Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech II for Northridge Hospital Medical Center to ensure instrument decontamination, sterilization, and assembly, supporting infection control and patient safety. You will document processing steps, manage instrument tracking, and maintain supplies in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, organizational skills, and adherence to sterile technique, with opportunities to contribute to patient outcomes in a top