American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), Autoclave, Clinical Medicine, Communication Skills, Consulting, Detail Oriented, Distribution Operations, Documentation, English Language, Healthcare, Hospital, Infection Control, Inventory Levels, Maintain Compliance, Manual Dexterity, Medical Equipment, Multitasking, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Record Keeping, Safety Compliance, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Sterilization, Surgical Procedures, Team Player, Writing Skills
Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician
Location:Long Beach, California
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire (CTH)
Duration: 13 Weeks
Schedule
- Day Shift
- 5x8-Hour Shifts
- 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- 40 Guaranteed Hours per Week
Compensation
- Pay Rate: $30 – $33/hour
Compensation based on experience.
Position Overview
A healthcare facility in Long Beach, California is seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Technician for a contract-to-hire opportunity. The technician will be responsible for the decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and maintenance of surgical instruments and equipment while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and infection control standards.
Responsibilities
- Decontaminate, clean, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment
- Disassemble and reassemble complex surgical instruments according to manufacturer guidelines
- Assemble and package instrument trays accurately for surgical procedures
- Operate washers, sterilizers, autoclaves, and related processing equipment safely and efficiently
- Inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and damage
- Document missing, damaged, or malfunctioning equipment
- Maintain sterilization records, inventory levels, and processing documentation
- Follow infection control protocols, ANSI/AAMI standards, and manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFUs)
- Collaborate effectively with operations, distribution staff, and healthcare teams
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Certification as a Sterile Processing Technician required (CRCST, CIS, or equivalent)
- Minimum 1 year of hands-on sterile processing experience required
- Strong knowledge of surgical instruments, sterilization methods, and infection control practices required
- Experience operating washer disinfectors, autoclaves, and sterilization equipment required
- Familiarity with ANSI/AAMI standards and IFUs preferred
Skills & Experience
- Excellent attention to detail and quality assurance focus
- Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to read and follow detailed work instructions and SOPs
- Basic computer and electronic documentation skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Professional, reliable, and team-oriented approach
For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a 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.