Sterile Processing Technician

SupportFinity™; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Growth opportunities

Positive environment and strong team culture

Job summary

A healthcare services company in Long Beach, California is seeking a Sterilization Processing Technician. This role involves mastering decontamination and ensuring the quality of medical instruments for patient care. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant certification preferred, and one year experience in sterile processing. Strong communication and attention to detail are essential. The position offers generous benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in sterile processing required.
• Must have attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Transform used medical instruments into sterile instruments.
• Assemble and package instrument sets with precision.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure sterilization standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sterile Processing Technician certification (e.g., CRCST, CIS)

Job description

Overview

Instrumentum is an innovative provider of off-site surgical instrument sterilization, transportation, storage, and loaner tray logistics, serving health systems and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). We are growing a national footprint to disrupt a traditionally fragmented and under digitized sterile processing industry and are scaling rapidly to address rising demand for elective surgeries and streamlined sterile processing services.

Why This Is Important

Sterilization Processing Departments (SPDs) are essential yet often overlooked in hospitals and surgery centers. Staffing shortages, facilities issues, and adherence to standards can impact patient and staff safety and costs. The people who work in SPD are core to our mission, and we invest in facilities, equipment, and processes to support excellence.

What We Need

We seek a virtuoso of sterilization, a maestro of cleanliness, and a sentinel of safety. Your mission involves mastering the craft of decontamination, the art of assembly, and the vigilance of quality control to ensure each instrument is safe and ready for patient care.

What You Will Do

• Instrument Processing Mastery: Transform used medical instruments from potential hazards to sterility.
• Assembly and Packaging Artistry: Assemble and package instrument sets with precision to ensure readiness for life-saving procedures.
• Quality Control Vigilance: Conduct meticulous checks to ensure the highest standards of sterilization are met.
• Inventory Management Acumen: Maintain awareness of the instrument inventory, ensuring items are pristine and ready at a moments notice.
• Safety and Infection Control Champion: Uphold infection control standards and use PPE to safeguard health.
• Documentation Diligence: Maintain accurate sterilization records and documentation of excellence.
• Equipment Maintenance Expertise: Ensure sterilization equipment is in peak condition to prevent contamination.
• Communication Conductor: Collaborate with clients and team to keep information flowing and support steady.
• Training and Education Pathfinder: Engage in continuous learning, share knowledge, and uplift fellow technicians.

What You Will Deliver

• Unwavering commitment to sterilization excellence.
• Steadfast contribution to patient safety and quality care.
• A legacy of meticulousness and dedication in the SPD.

What We Offer

• Vision and mission focused on excellence and growth.
• Positive environment and strong team culture.
• Generous benefits and growth opportunities with a fast-growing company.

What You Will Bring To The Table

• High school diploma or equivalent; Sterile Processing Technician certification (e.g., CRCST, CIS, or similar) preferred.
• Experience in sterile processing with at least one year of demonstrated commitment.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Details

This is an on-site position at our Long Beach, California facility. We are building other facilities and may require occasional travel to share best practices and meet with vendors and partners. You will be expected to comply with all company health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures and to contribute suggestions for improvement. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties. The pay range for this role is 25 - 35 USD per hour (Long Beach).