Sterile Processing Technician

Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician
Location: Long Beach, CA 90805
Job Type: 3 Months+ of Contract

Reports To: Sterile Processing Coordinator

Pay Range: $25 – $32 per hour. on W2

Shift: Mon - Fri (40 Hours per Week)

Department: Sterile Processing


Job Summary:
The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and maintenance of surgical instruments and equipment. This role ensures all instruments meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and infection control, directly supporting patient care and surgical team needs.
 
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Adhere to ANSI/AAMI standards, manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFUs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and company Work Instructions.
• Safely decontaminate used surgical instruments and equipment using proper PPE and infection control protocols.
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble complex surgical instruments as required.
• Accurately assemble, package, and label instrument trays and sets according to established guidelines.
• Operate washers, sterilizers, and related processing equipment safely and effectively.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and damage before packaging.
• Document missing or damaged instruments in compliance with SOPs.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of sterilization cycles, instrument tracking, and inventory levels.
• Handle instruments and customer-owned items with care to prevent damage.
• Perform daily computer tasks and documentation related to processing and tracking.
• Monitor, rotate, and maintain inventory of instruments and sterile supplies.
• Conduct routine cleaning and maintenance of sterilization equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations and decontamination areas.
• Comply with quality assurance and infection prevention policies.
• Communicate effectively with team members, operations staff, and distribution personnel.
• Provide feedback and suggest improvements to workflows and procedures.
• Participate in continuing education and training to maintain certifications and competencies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Travel Requirements: None
 
Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience in sterile processing, including decontamination, assembly, and sterilization.
• Sterile Processing Technician Certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Certification in sterile processing (e.g., CRCST, CIS) required.