Sterile Processing Technician: Precision, QC & Inventory

Antelope Valley Medical Center; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Antelope Valley Medical Center is seeking a Central Processing Technician to perform a wide range of duties requiring accuracy under supervision. Responsibilities include assembling, sterilizing, and distributing instrument trays, maintaining aseptic conditions, and supporting department training and records.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 6 months in Central Processing or CRCST/Surgical Technologist coursework, and sterile processing certification within 1 year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum six months experience in Central Processing or certification as CRCST or Surgical Technologist required.
• One or more years Central Processing experience preferred.
• Sterile Processing Certification within 1 year.
• Central Service Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assembles and transports case carts per Physicians Preference Cards.
• Decontaminates, prepares, assembles, stores, and dispenses equipment and instrument trays.
• Operates sterilization equipment and maintains aseptic conditions.
• Cleans and maintains equipment; handles inventory and stock.
• Assists in orientation and training of new personnel and in maintaining records.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Certification within 1 year

Job description

Antelope Valley Medical Center is seeking a Central Processing Technician to perform a wide range of duties requiring accuracy under supervision. Responsibilities include assembling, sterilizing, and distributing instrument trays, maintaining aseptic conditions, and supporting department training and records.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 6 months in Central Processing or CRCST/Surgical Technologist coursework, and sterile processing certification within 1 year.