Sterile Processing Technician I
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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationLancaster, CA, US
Work modeon-site
SeniorityEntry
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 30, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live2h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Filling orders from requesting departments
Making equipment rounds and returning soiled equipment to SPD
Cleaning equipment per manufacturers recommendations and validating functionality prior to storage
Validating PM status on equipment issued from and returned to SPD per department policy
Answering phones
Inventorying and restocking supplies and specialty carts per department policy
Ordering specialty beds and other patient equipment per medical center practice
Disassembling, cleaning or decontaminating surgical instruments per manufacturers recommendations including ultrasonic cleaning
Assembling, inspecting, testing, wrapping and dating simple sets per department protocol according to manufacturers recommendations
Operating all equipment in Sterile Processing Department including steam sterilizers, plasma sterilizers, automated endoscope reprocessors, biological incubators, heat sealers, instrument and cart washers
Use of instrument and equipment tracking system in all areas of Sterile Processing Department including documentation of tests and sterilizer records
Examining and maintaining integrity of sterile packages
Preparing OR case carts according to preference cards on all surgical procedures
Promoting, ensuring, and improving customer service to internal and external customers
Ability to work in a collaborative environment
Job Summary:
Decontaminates, cleans, packages, sterilizes, stores and distributes medical/surgical, equipment and supplies in accordance with CDC, OSHA, EPA, AAMI, Title 22, APIC, SGNA, JC guidelines as required.
Essential Responsibilities:
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Responsible for filling orders from requesting departments.
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Make equipment rounds and return soiled equipment to SPD; clean equipment per manufacturers recommendations and validate functionality prior to storage; validate PM status on equipment issued from and returned to SPD per department policy.
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Answer phones.
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Inventory and restock supplies, and specialty carts i.e. isolation, latex, crash carts, etc. per department policy.
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Order specialty beds and other patient equipment per medical center practice.
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Disassembles, cleans or decontaminates surgical instruments per manufacturers recommendations including ultrasonic cleaning.
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Assembles, inspects, tests, wraps and dates simple sets per department protocol according manufacturers recommendations.
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Operate all equipment in Sterile Processing Department including, but not limited to, steam sterilizers, plasma sterilizers, automated endoscope reprocessors, biological incubators, heat sealers, instrument and cart washers.
•
Use of instrument and equipment tracking system in all areas of Sterile Processing Department including documentation of tests and sterilizer records.
•
Examines and maintains integrity of sterile packages.
•
Prepare OR case carts according to preference cards on all surgical procedures.
•
Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal and external customers.
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Able to work in a collaborative environment.
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Perform other related duties as assigned within the scope of training and service.