SPD Tech II

CommonSpirit Health • Northridge, CA

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About The Position

As a Sterile Processing Tech II at Northridge Hospital Medical Center, you will support patient safety and surgical efficiency by decontaminating, sterilizing, assembling, and processing medical instruments and equipment. The role supports infection control and patient outcomes across clinical areas. Daily work includes processing surgical instruments, documenting procedures, testing equipment, managing inventory, following infection control standards, troubleshooting equipment, and helping maintain a safe and efficient sterile processing environment. Success requires attention to detail, organization, communication, commitment to sterile technique and patient safety, self-motivation, and adaptability in a fast-paced support service role.

Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital founded in 1955. It serves more than 80,000 patients annually and offers services including a Level II Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care, and women’s health. It is the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. The hospital is recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and was recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Completion of a sterile processing program or surgical technology program.
• AHA Basic Life Support—CPR.
• Fire Safety certification within 90 days.
• One of the following certifications: Certified and Registered Central Service Technician; Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Supervisor; Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician; or Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Technician.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two years of experience with surgical instrumentation.
• Minimum of two years of prior sterile processing or surgical technician experience.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Clean and decontaminate surgical instruments and other medical equipment according to established policies and procedures.
• Inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize medical devices according to manufacturers’ recommendations and established procedures.
• Apply knowledge of sterilization, asepsis, infection control, and universal safety precautions.
• Use department logs or computers to document processing steps.
• Use hospital instrument tracking systems in designated areas.
• Disassemble, clean, or decontaminate surgical instruments according to manufacturers’ recommendations, including ultrasonic cleaning when applicable.
• Maintain supplies needed for daily use and communicate effectively with those responsible for ordering.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED