About this role
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Sterile Processing Tech II, you will ensure patient safety and surgical efficiency by meticulously decontaminating, sterilizing, and assembling all medical instruments and equipment. Your precise work is fundamental to infection control and positive patient outcomes across clinical areas.Every day, you will expertly process surgical instruments, maintaining accurate documentation, testing equipment, and managing inventory according to strict protocols. You'll adhere to infection control standards, troubleshoot equipment, and contribute to a safe, efficient sterile processing environment.To be successful, you'll need exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, excellent communication for coordination, and a profound commitment to sterile technique and patient safety. Self-motivation and adaptability are essential in this critical, fast-paced support service role.
Responsibilities:
- Cleans and decontaminates surgical instruments and other medical equipment following established policy and procedure.
- Inspects, assembles, packages, and sterilizes medical devices following manufacturer's recommendations and established procedure.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge and understanding of the principles of sterilization, asepsis, infection control, and universal safety precautions.
- Understands and utilizes department logs or computers to document the processing steps. Uses hospital instrument tracking systems in all designated areas.
- Disassembles, cleans, or decontaminates surgical instruments per manufacturer's recommendations, including but not limited to ultrasonic cleaning.
- Maintains supply levels of all items required for daily use and effectively communicates with those responsible for ordering.
This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Job Requirements
Required
- High School Graduate, General Studies, upon hire or
- High School GED General Studies, upon hire and
- Completion of a Sterile Processing Program or surgical tech program and
- Fire Safety, within 90 Days and
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
- Certified and Registered Central Service Technician, upon hire or
- Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Supervisor, upon hire or
- Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Tech, upon hire or
- Cert Sterile Processing Dist Tech, upon hire
Preferred
- Minimum of two years' experience with surgical instrumentation and
- Minimum of two years prior sterile processing or surgical tech experience and
- Associate's degree from an accredited institution, upon hire or
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, upon hire
Where You’ll Work
Founded in 1955, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of 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.
Additionally, Northridge Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and has been recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
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