Sterile Processing Technician Certified - Sterile Processing Unit - Full Time 8 Hours Days (7:00AM to 5:00PM) (Union, Non-Exempt)

University of Southern California; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Medicine of USC is seeking a Central Service Technician to assemble, sterilize, store and dispense medical supplies in a fast‑paced hospital setting. The role focuses on aseptic technique, instrument processing and strict adherence to safety and infection control guidelines.

Responsibilities include tray assembly, sterilization verification, emergency requisition handling and maintaining accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years' work experience with aseptic techniques and procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and prepare instrument trays and packs.
• Assign priority to emergency requisitions and issue supplies.
• Disassemble and clean procedure trays and instruments.
• Distribute products requested by requisitions.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and equipment.
• Sterilize instruments and verify sterilization requirements.
• Complete internal forms and participate in quality control activities.
• Promote teamwork and positive working relationships.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Sterilization procedures

Equipment handling

Quality control

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sterilizers

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assemble all instrument procedure trays, packs, supply/case carts following prescribed manner.
• Assist to assign priority to emergency requisitions/requests and issue required supplies and equipment based on knowledge of procedures requested.
• Assist to maintain standards of operation consistent with or to exceed regulatory requirements and recommendations.
• Demonstrates and promotes compliance to infection control, legal, and safety standards.
• Disassemble and clean procedure trays and instruments using appropriate products and automatic equipment following the prescribed procedures.
• Check instruments for correct operation and condition and replace instruments as required to complete a tray.
• Dispense and deliver products requested by verbal, written or telephone requisitions.
• Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.
• Maintain assigned work areas and equipment in a clean, safe, organized condition to maintain required standards for processing sterilized and clean materials and equipment.
• Obtain, complete and submit all inter and intra departmental forms following prescribed procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required in an accurate and timely manner.
• Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Performance. Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities.
• Sterilize instruments, equipment, linen and supplies using various types of sterilizers following correct procedures for the type of item being sterilized.
• Completes appropriate documentation and verify that sterilization requirements are met.

Keck Medicine of USC is the University of Southern California’s medical enterprise, one of only two university-based medical systems in the Los Angeles area. Keck Medicine combines academic excellence, world-class research and state-of-the-art facilities to provide highly specialized care for some of the most acute patients in the country. Our internationally renowned physicians and scientists provide world-class patient care at Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Cancer Hospital, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, USC Arcadia Hospital and more than 100 unique clinics in Los Angeles, Orange, Kern, Tulare and Ventura counties. Keck Medical Center of USC, which includes Keck Hospital and USC Norris Cancer Hospital, is among the top 50 hospitals in the country in 8 specialties, as well as the top three hospitals in metro Los Angeles and top 10 hospitals in California, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-25 Best Hospitals rankings.

Job Requirements

Education Minimum (Required) High School Diploma or equivalent

Work Experience Preferred (Not required) Minimum of two years' work experience with aseptic techniques and procedures preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

Minimum (Required) CRCST – Certified Registered Central Service Technician

Pay Transparency

Pay Transparency The hourly rate range for this position is $23.69 - $30.95. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, State, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs necessary work to disassemble, clean, assemble, sterilize, store, and dispense / deliver / restock equipment and supplies according to prescribed procedure and aseptic techniques. Demonstrates investment in the overall forward movement of the unit and the organization. Applies good interpersonal and communication process utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve organizational service goals of customer satisfaction and a positive work environment.

EEO / DEI & Access

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