Sterile Processing Tech
Full Time • Upland, CA, 91786, Upland
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Job ID: 11357869
Position: Sterile Processing Tech
Shift Schedule:
PM (15:00 - 23:30)
5 X 8s • 40 hrs / Week
PM (15:00 - 23:30)
5 X 8s • 40 hrs / Week
Location: Upland, CA
Job Type: Per Diem
Start date: 12/08/2025-03/07/2026
( 12 weeks )
( 12 weeks )
Pay: $25-$30 per hour
Job Summary
The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments and medical equipment. This role ensures all instruments and supplies are processed according to infection control standards and are safely prepared for patient care and surgical procedures.
Key Responsibilities
1. Decontamination & Cleaning
- Receive, sort, and decontaminate surgical instruments, trays, and equipment.
- Operate washers, ultrasonic cleaners, and other decontamination equipment.
- Follow proper infection control and OSHA safety protocols.
2. Assembly & Inspection
- Inspect all instruments for cleanliness, function, and damage.
- Assemble surgical trays according to established count sheets and standards.
- Replace or report any missing or defective instruments.
3. Sterilization
- Select proper sterilization methods (steam, gas plasma, low-temp) for various instruments.
- Load, operate, and monitor autoclaves and other sterilization units.
- Maintain accurate sterilization logs, biological test results, and documentation.
4. Distribution & Inventory
- Distribute sterile instruments and supplies to operating rooms and clinical areas.
- Maintain inventory of sterile and non-sterile supplies.
- Ensure timely turnaround of instrument sets for upcoming procedures.
5. Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Adhere to AAMI, AORN, CDC, and hospital policies.
- Participate in quality audits, equipment checks, and process improvement activities.
- Ensure all work areas remain clean, organized, and compliant with regulatory standards.
Qualifications
Education & Certification
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Certification as a Sterile Processing Technician (CRCST – IAHCSMM or CBSPD) preferred or required depending on facility.
Experience
- Previous experience in sterile processing or a hospital setting preferred.
- Knowledge of surgical instruments and sterilization techniques is an advantage
Precision Scans is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to cultural diversity. Precision Scans will provide equal consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, or medical condition.
Compensation: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
What makes us different?
Precision Scans, is a staffing registry that provides staffing solutions/Temporary coverage through supreme optimum quality professionals/technologist for allied health and nursing needs.
Uniting talent with opportunity
Providing prompt service in order to staff your need is a priority for Helping Hands Staffing Services. We have staff in place that is specialized in providing you with the right candidate based upon your needs. We provide staff for the following areas.
- Allied Health Professional
- Mammogram Technologist
- Ultrasound Technologist
- Vascular Technologist
- MRI Technologist
- CT Technologist
- X-Ray Technologist
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Nursing
- RN, LVN, CNA
Philosophy
Our Team’s commitment to strive for excellence, because we believe technologists are the eyes & ears of the Radiologist to deliver Precision in every scan or diagnostic test.
Vision
To heal human kind by providing compassionate care.
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