Sterile Processing Technician
Required skills
- Sterile Processing
- Decontamination
- High-Level Disinfection
- Sterilization
- Quality Control
- Flexible Scope Reprocessing
- Aseptic Technique
- Operating Room Safety
- Patient Positioning
- Patient Privacy
Nice to have
- Surgical Trays
- Instruments
- Preference Cards
- Specimens
- Irrigation Solutions
- Waste Disposal
Role summary
Seeking a Full-Time Sterile Processing Technician for a hospital in Tustin, CA. This role is responsible for maintaining patient safety and supporting clinical practice by preparing and sterilizing surgical instruments and supplies. Key duties include maintaining aseptic techniques, managing equipment, ensuring OR safety, and adhering to proper waste disposal protocols. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 months of sterile processing knowledge and experience, training in high-level disinfection and sterilization, and possess strong customer service and communication skills. AHA Basic Life Support certification and basic medical terminology understanding are required.
Sterile Processing Technician
Department: 7420-Surgery & Recovery
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: 14662 Newport Ave, Tustin, CA 92780 ("HOSPITAL")
Reporting To: Benard Nyambane
Compensation: $22.00 - $32.00 / hour
Description
The SPD is responsible for assisting with direct patient care activities in the Operating Room. Prepares and stocks the Operating Room before and after surgery, gathers clean and sterile supplies, sets sterile instrument fields, maintains and monitors aseptic techniques. Assists with proper positioning of patient while maintaining the privacy and dignity of the patient.Our Values:
- Patients First
- Empowering the Independent Provider
- Be Innovative
- Operate with Integrity & Deliver Excellence
- Team of One
What You'll Do
- Maintains patient safety by creating and preserving a sterile field, assisting with positioning, ensuring OR safety, performing time‑outs and counts, and responding to patient condition changes.
- Supports clinical practice by preparing surgical trays and instruments, utilizing preference cards, anticipating supply needs, handling specimens correctly, and assisting with irrigation solutions under supervision.
- Manages equipment by ensuring proper function, performing quality checks, troubleshooting, supporting sterilization processes, and training others on equipment use.
- Maintains a safe environment of care by properly disposing of waste, sharps, and specimens, and demonstrating knowledge of OR safety and emergency procedures.
- Demonstrates professional communication and customer service by exercising sound judgment, maintaining patient privacy and dignity, and engaging in proactive, thoughtful caregiving behaviors.
Qualifications
- At least 6 months Sterile processing knowledge and experience.
- Coursework/Training High-Level Disinfection: Training in decontamination, processing, sterilization, quality control Flexible scope reprocessing.
- Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
- AHA Basic Life Support
- Understanding of basic medical terminology
- Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English
- Computer literacy and proficiency
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