Sterile processing technician ii - central sterile processing

Sterile Processing Technician II – Operating Room (Full-Time) (Evenings)

Eligible for $5,000 sign-on bonus

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

The Sterile Processing Technician II is responsible for the decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and equipment, including flexible and rigid endoscopes. This role independently processes complex instrumentation, supports quality and training initiatives, troubleshoots equipment issues, and collaborates with clinical teams to ensure compliance with infection prevention standards, regulatory requirements, and manufacturer guidelines. Candidates should have advanced knowledge of sterile processing practices and experience with automated reprocessing equipment, including sterilizers and washer-disinfectors.

Tentative Work Schedule (Evening Shift): 1300 - 2130 or 1500 - 2330; hours are subject to change based on business needs, including weekend and on-call coverage.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Maintain Infection prevention and control practices
• Put to use sterilization methods: steam, low-temp and high-level disinfection equipment according to established policies, procedures and IFU’s
• Maintain an adequate supply for Sterile Processing to meet area needs including inventory control, proper labeling, and labeling of packages
• Maintain sterilization and high-level disinfection documentation related to items processed in accordance with regulatory standards and hospital policies
• Be responsible for reporting processing errors, faulty equipment and deficiencies in procedures
• Participate in educational programs and in-service meetings

Your qualifications should include:

• Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training; experience may substitute for minimum education requirements
• A minimum of 3 years sterile processing experience in an acute care setting. Previous experience in central supply sterile processing operations. Knowledge of instrumentation and sterilization, and case cart systems and instrument tracking systems
• Maintain knowledge in surgical and medical technology through in-services/courses
• CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) or CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician)
• BLS (American Heart Association)

Note: For candidates with less than 3 years of SPD experiences, may still be considered for SPD I. City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location. City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.