Quality Control Technician – Sterile Processing - QCTDS
NavitasPartners•Long Beach, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Technician to support sterile processing operations and ensure the highest standards of instrument cleanliness, assembly accuracy, and sterilization quality. This role combines hands-on sterile processing responsibilities with quality assurance oversight to support patient safety and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Certification in Sterile Processing (CRCST, CIS, or equivalent)
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on sterile processing experience
- Strong knowledge of decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and infection control procedures
- Familiarity with ANSI/AAMI standards and manufacturer IFUs
- Experience operating autoclaves, sterilizers, washer disinfectors, and related equipment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance
- Basic computer proficiency and experience with electronic tracking systems
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Responsibilities
- Perform decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments and medical equipment
- Follow ANSI/AAMI standards, manufacturer IFUs, SOPs, and facility work instructions
- Inspect instruments and trays for cleanliness, functionality, completeness, and damage prior to sterilization
- Assemble and package surgical instrument trays and sets according to established guidelines
- Operate sterilizers, autoclaves, washer disinfectors, and related sterile processing equipment
- Maintain accurate documentation of sterilization cycles, biological testing, instrument tracking, and inventory records
- Identify, document, and report damaged or missing instruments in accordance with quality standards
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate supply replenishment as needed
- Perform routine maintenance and quality checks on sterilization equipment
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention, quality assurance, and patient safety standards
- Maintain clean, organized, and compliant workstations and decontamination areas
- Collaborate with sterile processing, operations, and distribution teams to ensure workflow efficiency
- Participate in ongoing training, competency assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives
Benefits
- Most competitive pay for every position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
