Sterile Processing Tech - OR Prep & Patient Safety

Foothill Regional Medical Center; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrana Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the operating room by preparing sterile fields, handling instruments, and ensuring aseptic technique. The role emphasizes patient safety, proper positioning, and maintaining a clean, organized workflow in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Reporting to the OR supervisor, you will assist with trays, instrument counts, and equipment troubleshooting while upholding privacy and dignity of patients.

Qualifications

• Six months of sterile processing knowledge and experience.
• Training in high-level disinfection, decontamination, and sterilization processes.
• Strong customer service skills and clear English communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintains sterile field and OR safety, assists with positioning, and conducts time-outs and counts.
• Prepares surgical trays and instruments, uses preference cards, and anticipates supply needs.
• Manages equipment with checks, troubleshooting, and training others on use.
• Disposes of waste, sharps, and specimens safely and follows OR emergency procedures.
• Communicates professionally, protects patient privacy, and demonstrates proactive caregiving.

Skills

Sterile processing knowledge

Customer service

English communication

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Education

High-Level Disinfection training

AHA Basic Life Support

Job description

Astrana Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the operating room by preparing sterile fields, handling instruments, and ensuring aseptic technique. The role emphasizes patient safety, proper positioning, and maintaining a clean, organized workflow in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Reporting to the OR supervisor, you will assist with trays, instrument counts, and equipment troubleshooting while upholding privacy and dignity of patients.