KUSCP Sterile Processing Technician
Company: Medbridge Development Company
Location: South Pasadena
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Position Summary: The Sterile Processing Technician
is responsible for all decontamination, cleaning, inspecting,
packaging, sterilizing, and labeling of reusable items; assisting
in facilitating the daily surgery schedule; intake of facility
supplies. The Sterile Processing Tech should be familiar with and
supportive of the facility's policies and procedures.
Responsibilities: Sterile Processing Technician duties will consist
of, but are not limited to: Sorts, cleans, and decontaminates all
instruments, equipment, and other reusable items. Examines,
inspects, and tests equipment and instruments, and is current on
all cleaning and decontamination procedures. Operates sterilizers
according to manufacturer’s guidelines. Follows proper procedures
for items being sterilized. Sets up, packages, or wraps all
reusable items for terminal sterilization. Knows how to identify
instruments and can recognize shortages of instruments and
equipment from trays and sets. Labels and documents all forms,
stickers, charts, graphs, etc. that are involved in terminal
sterilization and quality assurance according to policy. Intakes
supplies, verifying with packing slips, and distributes to
designated areas. Assists with O.R. turnover as time permits.
Assists with case picking as time permits. Assists with supply
re-ordering to designated par levels. Participates in training,
orientation, and staff development programs. Presents a
professional image representing O.R. service to patients and
personnel. Must file an incident report for any unusual event that
occurs to a patient or member of staff; this would include, but not
be limited to, falls, needlestick injuries, aspiration of gastric
contents, allergic reactions, and disruptive behavior by staff or
patients. Also required to report any incidences or alleged
incidences of abuse, harassment, or injury to self, other
employees, or patients occurring at the Center or relating to the
Center. Further specifications can be found in the Abuse Reporting
documents and Code of Safe Practices, provided by the Director of
Nursing. Qualifications Qualifications: Must have a high school
diploma or equivalent. At least one-year of Sterile Processing
experience, or completion of a Central Service Technical Course, or
related background in instrumentation, supply and equipment
purchasing, nursing, or comparable area. Knowledge of sterilization
and asepsis techniques. Basic knowledge of microbiology and
infection control. Thorough understanding of decontamination and
sterilization of instruments. Must possess basic computer skills.
Must have full command of the English language both verbal and
written. Capability in troubleshooting and operating equipment
associated with daily tasks.
Keywords: Medbridge Development Company, South Gate , KUSCP Sterile Processing Technician, Healthcare , South Pasadena, California
