Responsibilities

Join our team and play a vital role in ensuring patient safety! As a Sterile Processing Technician II, you'll be responsible for the meticulous cleaning, decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment used throughout our facility. You'll be a key contributor to a safe and efficient operating room environment.

Thoroughly clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize medical devices according to established procedures and manufacturer's instructions.Operate and maintain cleaning and sterilization equipment, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to safety protocols.Perform biological testing, monitor autoclave performance, and identify instruments needing repair or sharpening. Maintain supply levels, fill surgical case cart requisitions using our hospital computer system, and report any equipment malfunctions.Collaborate effectively with colleagues, physicians, and supervisory staff. Act as a preceptor and mentor to new team members, sharing your expertise and contributing to their development.Demonstrate a strong understanding of sterilization principles, infection control practices, and universal safety precautions.

Qualifications
Minimum of two years experience with surgical instrumentation required.Minimum two years prior sterile processing or surgical tech experience required.Completion of a Sterile Processing Program or surgical tech program required.High School Graduate or equivalent required.Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution preferred.CRCST (HPSA) required within 6-months of hire/transfer for Certified Surgical Technologist
Current AHA BLS card required.
Fire Card (within 90 days of hire) required.

This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Overview

Founded in 1955 Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.