Senior Sterile Processing Technician

Responsibilities The Senior Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for all task‑based Central Services activities, including decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation; assembly and delivery of surgical and interventional procedure case carts; paring and replenishment of materials; and receiving and distribution of Central Services supplies. The technician must decontaminate and assemble surgical instrumentation using an automated Instrument Tracking System, use an electronic handheld ordering device to par, order, and replenish soft supplies in the surgical core and CS packs storage area, and assemble surgical case carts from predetermined preference lists that include instrumentation, peel packs, soft supplies, packs, and implants. Accountability for all assigned activities during the shift encompasses quality and accuracy of instrument decontamination, assembly, sterilization, case cart assembly, and supply par and replenishment. The technician selects appropriate sterilization methods, verifies parameters, documents sterility accurately, complies with department‑specific policies and procedures, identifies and reports supply, equipment, and procedure problems to the Operations Supervisor or Manager, and works under the guidance of the Lead Central Services Technician, Central Services Coordinator, and Materials Coordinator to prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently. Required Qualifications Completion of a formal Central Services Technician course or successful challenge of the Course test. Upon hire: National Certified Registered Central Service Technician – Healthcare Sterile Processing Association or National Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician – Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution. Three (3) years of related experience with surgical instrumentation in a hospital Sterile Processing/Central Services environment. Preferred Qualifications Materials management and/or supply chain experience. Benefits Our best‑in‑class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. Our comprehensive benefits package includes a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching; health care benefits (medical, dental, vision); life insurance; disability insurance; time‑off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues); voluntary benefits; well‑being resources; and more. Compensation Pay Range: $30.91 – $45.90 per hour (base pay). Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Equal Opportunity Employer Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran or military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement. Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr Swedish