Sterile Processing Technician II, Per Diem - Float Team

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician to join their Float Team across multiple UCLA Health facilities. You will participate in decontamination, sterilization, labeling, and documentation of instrument trays to ensure readiness between patient uses.

The role requires operating sterilizers and related equipment, managing inventory, and supporting annual inventories. The work supports Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and affiliated campuses within the UCLA Health

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and adaptable candidate for Sterile Processing Float Team.
• Surgical supply instrument handling knowledge preferred.
• Ability to follow CMS and TJC guidelines for sterilization and labeling.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an instrument technician in Surgical Supply division.
• Process and document instrument trays through decontamination.
• Operate sterilizers, washers, and related equipment.
• Manage equipment rounds and patient-use charges.
• Monitor inventory, restock, and verify received supplies against orders.

Skills

Sterile processing

Inventory management

Sterilization methods

Equipment troubleshooting

Documentation

Job description

Description

UCLA Health will give you the opportunity to use your specialized abilities to help improve the lives of our patients, their families, and your fellow members. You’ll provide critical support that makes healing happen. We’d love to have you join us!

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and adaptable individual to join our Sterile Processing Float Team. Primary responsibilities of the Sterile Processing Technician include:

• Serve as an instrument technician within the Surgical Supply division of the main operating rooms under the general supervision of the Sterile Processing Tech Manager and the Management Service Officers (MSO)
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and proper use of various sterilization methods
• Process and document instrument trays through decontamination, ensuring all patient moveable equipment is thoroughly cleaned, inspected, and assembled with disposables for readiness between uses
• Manage the distribution of patient equipment from the Main Operating Room in accordance with departmental policies for proper charging and tracking
• Operate steam and H2O2 sterilizers, sonic equipment, washers, heat sealers and dumbwaiter. Store, date and rotate supplies according to TJC and CMS guidelines
• Conduct equipment rounds to retrieve soiled items and ensure accurate patient-use charges, as well as correctly mixing and applying chemicals
• Operate and troubleshoot various sterilization and departmental equipment, assembling processed items with proper labeling and documentation, and ensuring all sterilization parameters are met before releasing items
• Monitor and process trial and loaner equipment, generating inventory and restock reports, and verifying the accuracy of received supplies against orders while resolving discrepancies
• A thorough understanding of supply ordering and inventory management is essential, including pick lists, charge entries, worksheets, labels, stock par levels, and bin location updates. The role also supports annual and other required inventories, with additional tasks assigned as needed

This position floats to various units within the UCLA Health system based on the patient census and the skills of the staff. Hospital locations include but are not limited to the following:

• Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
• UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
• UCLA West Valley Medical Center

*May convert to a career opportunity*

Salary Range: $35.12-$35.12 Hourly