Sterile Processing Tech II

CommonSpirit Health • Northridge, CA

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About The Position

The Sterile Processing Tech II ensures patient safety and surgical efficiency by decontaminating, sterilizing, inspecting, assembling, and packaging medical instruments and equipment. The role supports infection control and patient outcomes across clinical areas through accurate documentation, equipment testing, inventory management, and compliance with established protocols and manufacturers’ recommendations. The position also involves troubleshooting equipment and helping maintain a safe and efficient sterile processing environment. Attention to detail, organization, communication, self-motivation, adaptability, and commitment to sterile technique and patient safety are important.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED, General Studies, upon hire.
• Completion of a sterile processing program or surgical technician program.
• Fire Safety training within 90 days.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) upon hire.
• Upon hire, hold one of the listed credentials: 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

• At least two years of experience with surgical instrumentation.
• At least two years of prior sterile processing or surgical technician experience.
• Associate’s degree from an accredited institution upon hire.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution upon hire.

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 all designated areas.
• Disassemble, clean, or decontaminate surgical instruments according to manufacturers’ recommendations, including using 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED