Sterile Processing Quality Control Technician

Location: Long Beach, CA
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 40 hours/week
Pay Rate: $25–$30/hour
Experience Required: 2+ years of hands-on sterile processing experience

Job Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
• Follow ANSI/AAMI standards, manufacturer IFUs, SOPs, and established work instructions.
• Accurately assemble and package instrument trays and sets.
• Operate washers, sterilizers, autoclaves, and other sterile processing equipment.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and damage.
• Document missing, damaged, or defective instruments according to established procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of sterilization cycles, instrument tracking, and inventory.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of sterilization equipment.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe workstations and decontamination areas.
• Follow infection control and quality standards.
• Communicate effectively with team members and operations personnel.
• Participate in ongoing training and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on sterile processing experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of surgical instruments and sterile processing procedures.
• Experience with instrument decontamination, assembly, inspection, and sterilization.
• Knowledge of steam sterilization and infection control practices.
• Experience operating washer disinfectors, autoclaves, and related equipment.
• Familiarity with ANSI/AAMI standards and manufacturer IFUs.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer and electronic documentation skills.
• Ability to read and follow detailed SOPs and work instructions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to meet required vaccination and health-screening requirements.

Required Certification

• Sterile Processing certification such as CRCST or CIS.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous quality control experience in sterile processing.
• Experience with instrument quality inspection and tracking.
• Experience supporting quality assurance and continuous improvement activities.