Sterile Processing Technician II

Progress Analytics; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Progress Analytics seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to manage the flow of surgical instruments and provide high-quality support to surgical teams. Responsibilities include cleaning and verifying equipment, managing supplies, and maintaining sterile environments.

Candidates must possess certification in Sterile Processing or as Surgical Technicians, with a minimum of three years of experience in an acute hospital. Knowledge of instrument processing and exceptional multitasking abilities are essential to excel in this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• Sterile Processing or Surgical Technician National Certification is required.
• Basic knowledge of decontamination, assembly, and sterilization techniques.
• Experience in a Sterile Processing Department or as a Surgical Technician.

Responsibilities

• Fill orders from requesting departments.
• Clean and validate functionality of returned equipment.
• Inventory and restock supplies as needed.
• Disassemble and clean surgical instruments per manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Prepare OR case carts according to preference cards.

Skills

Ability to multitask

Knowledge of sterilization techniques

Customer service skills

Collaboration skills

Education

High school or equivalent

Completion of an accredited Sterile Processing Program

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Instrument tracking system

Job description

• Responsible for filling orders from requesting departments.
• Make equipment rounds and return soiled equipment to SPD; clean equipment per manufacturer’s recommendations and validate functionality prior to storage; validate PM status on equipment issued from and returned to SPD per department policy.
• Inventory and restock supplies, and specialty carts i.e. isolation, latex, crash carts, etc. per department policy.
• Order specialty beds and other patient equipment per medical center practice.
• Disassembles, cleans or decontaminates surgical instruments per manufacturer’s recommendations including ultrasonic cleaning.
• Assembles, inspects, tests, wraps and dates all OR sets including specialty sets per department protocol according manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Operate all equipment in Sterile Processing Department including, but not limited to, steam sterilizers, plasma sterilizers, automated endoscope reprocessors, biological incubators, heat sealers, instrument and cart washers.
• Use of instrument and equipment tracking system in all areas of Sterile Processing Department including documentation of tests and sterilizer records.
• Examines and maintains integrity of sterile packages.
• Prepare OR case carts according to preference cards on all surgical procedures.
• Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal and external customers.
• Able to work in a collaborative environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned within the scope of training and service.

Minimum Qualifications

Sterile Processing or Surgical Technician National Certification required.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)
• Sterile processing: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CRCST (Preferred)
• CSPDT (Preferred)

Experience and Education

• Experience three (3) years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician working in Sterile Processing Department in an acute hospital OR as a Surgical Technician with two (2) years of recent experience working in a Sterile Processing Department in an acute hospital.
• Education HS Diploma / GED Completion of an accredited Sterile Processing Program including 400 clinical hours or a Surgical Technician program.

Additional Requirements

• Basic knowledge of instrument processing techniques, including but not limited to decontamination, assembly, and sterilization.
• Knowledge of Sterile Processing Department Policies and Procedures; be able to articulate on soaps and detergents, methods of packaging, types of sterilization methods and parameters, infection control practices, high-level disinfection practices, and safe practices in Sterile Processing Department.
• Knowledge of medical, nursing, and surgical supplies and equipment.
• Ability to distinguish colors and hear audible alarms required.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a stressful environment.