Sterile Processing Technician

Astrana Health, Inc.; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrana Health, Inc. is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the Operating Room by maintaining a sterile field, preparing trays and instruments, and assisting with patient positioning while upholding patient privacy and dignity.

Responsibilities include ensuring OR safety, performing time-outs, and supporting sterilization processes. 6 months of sterile processing experience and BLS certification are required, along with strong communication and computer literacy.

Qualifications

• 6 months Sterile processing experience.
• Training in decontamination, processing, sterilization, quality control.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Understanding of basic medical terminology.
• Must read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Maintains sterile field and patient safety, assists with positioning and OR safety.
• Prepares surgical trays and instruments; anticipates supply needs.
• Ensures equipment functions, conducts quality checks, supports sterilization processes.
• Disposes of waste, sharps, and specimens following safety procedures.
• Communicates professionally, maintains patient privacy and dignity, and provides proactive caregiving.

Skills

Sterile processing knowledge

Customer service skills

English communication

Computer literacy

Education

High-Level Disinfection training

Sterilization training

Job description

Sterile Processing Technician

Department: 7420-Surgery & Recovery

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: 14662 Newport Ave, Tustin, CA 92780 ("HOSPITAL")

Reporting To: Benard Nyambane

Compensation: $22.00 - $32.00 / hour

Description

The SPD is responsible for assisting with direct patient care activities in the Operating Room. Prepares and stocks the Operating Room before and after surgery, gathers clean and sterile supplies, sets sterile instrument fields, maintains and monitors aseptic techniques. Assists with proper positioning of patient while maintaining the privacy and dignity of the patient.

Our Values:

• Patients First
• Empowering the Independent Provider
• Be Innovative
• Operate with Integrity & Deliver Excellence
• Team of One

What You'll Do

• Maintains patient safety by creating and preserving a sterile field, assisting with positioning, ensuring OR safety, performing time‑outs and counts, and responding to patient condition changes.
• Supports clinical practice by preparing surgical trays and instruments, utilizing preference cards, anticipating supply needs, handling specimens correctly, and assisting with irrigation solutions under supervision.
• Manages equipment by ensuring proper function, performing quality checks, troubleshooting, supporting sterilization processes, and training others on equipment use.
• Maintains a safe environment of care by properly disposing of waste, sharps, and specimens, and demonstrating knowledge of OR safety and emergency procedures.
• Demonstrates professional communication and customer service by exercising sound judgment, maintaining patient privacy and dignity, and engaging in proactive, thoughtful caregiving behaviors.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months Sterile processing knowledge and experience.
• Coursework/Training High-Level Disinfection: Training in decontamination, processing, sterilization, quality control Flexible scope reprocessing.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• AHA Basic Life Support
• Understanding of basic medical terminology
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Computer literacy and proficiency