Sterile Processing Technician

Talentify; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to reprocess and assemble instruments, ensuring sterilization according to procedures. You will support surgical teams by preparing and testing instruments and maintaining records in a fast-paced onsite San Bernardino operation.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, 5 years of experience in neuro/ortho/robotics, and AHA BLS certification. Training and team collaboration are integral to this position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5 years of experience (neuro, Ortho, and robotics preferred)
• Experience in Scope Processing using Medivator AER and Olympus OER
• Ability to clean scopes
• AHA BLS certification

Responsibilities

• Perform sterile processing duties in accordance with lead technicians' guidance.
• Reprocess and assemble specialized instruments and equipment.
• Wash, prepare, and sterilize trays and instruments.
• Operate specialized washers and sterilizers following designated procedures.
• Inspect and test the performance of specialized instruments and equipment.
• Lubricate items as per cleaning and preparation instructions.
• Document required information and maintain necessary records.
• Set up case carts for surgical procedures.
• Ensure correct inventory and restock equipment and supplies as needed.
• Assist with the preparation of equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Operate and troubleshoot equipment used for job functions and seek assistance when needed.
• Report hazardous conditions, malfunctioning equipment, accidents, or other incidents to the immediate supervisor.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and meetings.
• Engage in training, educational activities, and staff meetings.
• Assist with the orientation and training of other personnel.
• Scope processing
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Skills

AHA BLS certification

Ability to clean scopes

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Medivator AER

Olympus OER

Job description

About this job

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to join our team. This role involves reprocessing and assembling specialized instruments and equipment, ensuring they are prepared and sterilized according to designated procedures. You will play a crucial part in maintaining high performance of instruments during surgical procedures and contribute to our commitment to quality healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Perform sterile processing duties in accordance with lead technicians' guidance.
• Reprocess and assemble specialized instruments and equipment.
• Wash, prepare, and sterilize trays and instruments.
• Operate specialized washers and sterilizers following designated procedures.
• Inspect and test the performance of specialized instruments and equipment.
• Lubricate items as per cleaning and preparation instructions.
• Document required information and maintain necessary records.
• Set up case carts for surgical procedures.
• Ensure correct inventory and restock equipment and supplies as needed.
• Assist with the preparation of equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Operate and troubleshoot equipment used for job functions and seek assistance when needed.
• Report hazardous conditions, malfunctioning equipment, accidents, or other incidents to the immediate supervisor.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and meetings.
• Engage in training, educational activities, and staff meetings.
• Assist with the orientation and training of other personnel.
• Scope processing
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5 years of experience (neuro, Ortho, and robotics preferred)
• Experience in Scope Processing using Medivator AER and Olympus OER
• Ability to clean scopes
• AHA BLS certification

The position operates Monday through Friday, 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM. The role requires working rotating weekends and involves collaboration with a team of 15 people across both shifts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Bernardino, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Bernardino, CA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, for Medical Equipment Preparers, the occupation this job title matches. It describes the occupation, not this job.

The median wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in California was 29.50 USD per hour (61,370 USD per year) in May 2025; the middle half earned 23.87–37.34 USD per hour.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025