Asepsis, Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), Cleaning Equipment, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Support, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Healthcare, Hospital, Industry Standards, Infection Control, Inventory Levels, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Medical Equipment, Medical Products, Medical Treatment, OSHA, Patient Care, Production Support, Quality Assurance, Record Keeping, Regulatory Requirements, Safety Process, Sterilization, Time Management
Sterile Processing Production Technician
Location: Long Beach, CA
Job Type: Contract (13 Weeks) | Local Assignment
Shift: Day Shift | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Pay Rate: $27 – $29 per hour
Job Summary
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Production Technician to support surgical and clinical operations through the safe and efficient processing of surgical instruments and medical equipment. The technician is responsible for decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of instruments and trays in accordance with established infection control standards.
This role plays a critical part in ensuring all surgical instruments are properly processed, tracked, and delivered in a timely manner to support patient care and surgical procedures. Strict adherence to AAMI, OSHA, and facility policies is required, along with accurate documentation of sterilization and tracking activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments and medical equipment
- Operate sterilization and cleaning equipment, including steam sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaners, and washer-disinfectors
- Assemble, package, and prepare instrument trays according to established protocols and departmental standards
- Conduct quality assurance checks to ensure instruments are safe, functional, and properly maintained
- Maintain accurate records for sterilization cycles, biological testing, and instrument tracking systems
- Follow infection prevention, safety protocols, and hazardous material handling procedures at all times
- Monitor inventory levels and assist with restocking sterile supplies as needed
- Support case cart preparation and ensure timely distribution of sterile supplies to clinical areas
- Ensure full compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) certification preferred or required
- Minimum 1 year of sterile processing experience in a hospital or surgical environment preferred
- Strong knowledge of surgical instruments, decontamination procedures, and sterilization techniques
- Familiarity with steam sterilization, aseptic technique, and infection control practices
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced healthcare environment
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
- Basic computer and documentation skills required
- BLS/CPR certification preferred
For more details contact at
hdavda@navitashealth.com
or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.