Sterile Processing Technician II - Central Sterile Processing

City of Hope; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

City of Hope is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician II for the Operating Room evenings. The role involves decontamination, assembly, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments, including endoscopes, with emphasis on infection prevention and regulatory compliance.

Successful candidates have at least 3 years of sterile processing experience in acute care, and hold CRCST or CSPDT credentials. Sign-on bonus is available; evenings schedule runs 1300–2130 or 1500–2330, with on-call

Qualifications

• Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training; experience may substitute for minimum education requirements.
• A minimum of 3 years sterile processing experience in an acute care setting. Previous experience in central supply sterile processing operations. Knowledge of instrumentation and sterilization, and case cart systems and instrument tracking systems.
• Maintain knowledge in surgical and medical technology through in-services/courses.
• CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) or CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician).
• BLS (American Heart Association).

Responsibilities

• Maintain Infection prevention and control practices.
• Put to use sterilization methods: steam, low-temp and high-level disinfection equipment according to established policies, procedures and IFU's.
• Maintain an adequate supply for Sterile Processing to meet area needs including inventory control, proper labeling, and labeling of packages.
• Maintain sterilization and high-level disinfection documentation related to items processed in accordance with regulatory standards and hospital policies.
• Be responsible for reporting processing errors, faulty equipment and deficiencies in procedures.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.

Skills

Infection control practices

Sterile processing knowledge

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training

CRCST certification

CSPDT certification

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Tools

Case cart systems

Instrument tracking systems

Job description

Sterile Processing Technician II - Operating Room (Full-Time) (Evenings)

Eligible for $5,000 sign-on bonus

Join the transformative team at City of Hope , where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

The Sterile Processing Technician II is responsible for the decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and equipment, including flexible and rigid endoscopes. This role independently processes complex instrumentation, supports quality and training initiatives, troubleshoots equipment issues, and collaborates with clinical teams to ensure compliance with infection prevention standards, regulatory requirements, and manufacturer guidelines. Candidates should have advanced knowledge of sterile processing practices and experience with automated reprocessing equipment, including sterilizers and washer-disinfectors

Tentative Work Schedule (Evening Shift): 1300 - 2130 or 1500 - 2330; hours are subject to change based on business needs, including weekend and on-call coverage

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Maintain Infection prevention and control practices
• Put to use of sterilization methods: steam, low-temp and high-level disinfection equipment according to established policies, procedures and IFU's
• Maintain an adequate supply for Sterile Processing to meet area needs including inventory control, proper labeling, and labeling of packages
• Maintain sterilization and high-level disinfection documentation related to items processed in accordance with regulatory standards and hospital policies
• Be responsible for reporting processing errors, faulty equipment and deficiencies in procedures
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings

Your qualifications should include:

• Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training; experience may substitute for minimum education requirements
• A minimum of 3 years sterile processing experience in an acute care setting. Previous experience in central supply sterile processing operations. Knowledge of instrumentation and sterilization, and case cart systems and instrument tracking systems
• Maintain knowledge in surgical and medical technology through in-services/courses
• CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) or CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician)
• BLS (American Heart Association)

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.