Sterile Processing Tech I

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Sterile Processing Tech I, 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 succeed, 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.

• 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. Use of 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 supplies and effectively communicates with those responsible for ordering.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate or GED

• AHA Basic Life Support - CPR

• Fire Safety, within 90 Days and

Preferred

• Bachelors or Associates degree

• One year technical operating/instrument room experience in sterile processing

• Prior large Hospital/acute care experience

• GI experience

• Certified Sterile Processing Dist Tech or Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Supervisor or Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Tech

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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Pay Range

$26.53 - $33.35 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.