Sterile Processing Technician

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Casa Colina Hospital in Pomona, CA seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, assemble, package and sterilize surgical instruments and trays. The role includes preparing case carts and related duties in a fast-paced surgical services environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Central Sterile Processing program or Surgical Technician program, with CPR/AED current and CS certification preferred (within 1 year).

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Central Sterile Processing program and/or Surgical Technician Program.
• Current CPR/AED certification required.
• Certification in Central Service Processing or OR Technician preferred; must obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Minimum one year instrument prep in acute hospital sterile processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination, cleaning, assembly, packaging and sterilization of surgical instruments and trays.
• Preparation of case carts and related duties as assigned.
• Safely handling delicate, precision instruments for processing.
• Maintain organized work area and perform duties efficiently in a demanding environment.

Skills

CPR/AED

Sterile processing experience

Instrument handling

Organizational skills

Physical stamina

Education

Central Sterile Processing program

Surgical Technician Program

CS Certification/OR Technician cert (within 1 year)

Job description

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The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, assembly, packaging and sterilization of surgical instruments and trays, preparation of case carts and other related duties as assigned

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) CPR/AED.
• Completion of an accredited Central Sterile Processing program and/or Surgical Technician Program.
• Current Central Service Processing Certification or Certified Operating Room Technician preferred. Must possess within one year of hire.
• Minimum one year instrument prep in acute hospital sterile processing experience or equivalent.
• Skill based knowledge in safely handling delicate, precision instruments for processing.
• Organized work, able to work quickly and efficiently in a demanding environment.
• Capable of safely performing functions indigenous to the position including sitting for long periods of time, mobility, lifting, squatting, reaching over head, and repetitive use of the upper extremities. It is the policy of Casa Colina Hospital to provide reasonable accommodations.

Pay: $24.00-$28.00/hr