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, and assembling medical instruments and equipment. The role processes surgical instruments, maintains accurate documentation, tests equipment, and manages inventory according to established protocols. It also involves adhering to infection-control standards, troubleshooting equipment, and supporting a safe, efficient sterile processing environment. Success requires attention to detail, organizational and communication skills, commitment to sterile technique and patient safety, self-motivation, and adaptability. This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

The position is at Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center, a 394-bed acute care nonprofit hospital serving more than 80,000 patients annually. The hospital offers a range of services, including a Level II Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care, and women’s health, and is the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED in General Studies, upon hire.
• Completion of a sterile processing program or surgical tech program.
• Fire Safety certification within 90 days.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - CPR upon hire.
• Upon hire, hold one of the listed certifications: Certified and Registered Central Service Technician; Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Supervisor; Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician; or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (alternate listed title).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills for coordination.
• Commitment to sterile technique and patient safety.
• Self-motivation and adaptability.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience with surgical instrumentation.
• At least two years of prior sterile processing or surgical tech experience.
• Associate's degree from an accredited institution, upon hire, or 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 manufacturer 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 manufacturer recommendations, including using ultrasonic cleaning.
• Maintain supply levels of items 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