Quality Control Technician

Job Title: Quality Control Technician
Location: Long Beach, CA 90805
Duration: 3 Months+ (possibility of extension)
 
Pay Rate: $29/hr. on W2
 
Shift: 3rd Shift | 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Schedule: 40 hours/week | 5 days/week


 
Position Overview
The Sterile Processing Quality Control Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the highest standards of instrument cleanliness, assembly accuracy, and regulatory compliance. This position combines hands-on sterile processing responsibilities with enhanced quality assurance oversight, supporting patient safety and operational excellence beyond standard SPD technician duties.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to ANSI/AAMI standards, manufacturer IFUs, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Perform decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of surgical instruments.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and damage prior to sterilization.
• Accurately document missing, damaged, or nonconforming instruments.
• Operate and maintain washers, sterilizers, and related equipment.
• Maintain accurate sterilization, tracking, and inventory documentation.
• Monitor instrument and supply inventory levels.
• Perform routine equipment cleaning and maintenance.
• Maintain clean, organized workspaces in decontamination and assembly areas.
• Communicate effectively with team members, operations, and distribution staff.
• Identify workflow improvements and support continuous quality initiatives.
• Participate in training to maintain certifications and competencies.

 
Work Environment:

• Fast-paced, climate-controlled facility
• Frequent exposure to biohazardous materials
• Extended standing and use of PPE required

 
Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification in Sterile Processing (CRCST or CIS)
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on sterile processing experience
• Strong attention to detail and quality mindset
• Knowledge of surgical instruments, sterilization techniques, and infection control
• Familiarity with ANSI/AAMI standards and IFUs
• Ability to operate washers, autoclaves, and tracking systems
• Basic computer and documentation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a quality control or QA-focused SPD role

 
Key Competencies:

• Accuracy and consistency
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Team collaboration
• Accountability and professionalism
• Continuous improvement mindset