Sterile Processing Tech

Position:
Sterile Processing Technician
Pay Rate: $35 - $38/hr on W2
Location:
Long Beach, CA
Duration: ;13-week contract to permanent Instrumental position
Shift: 2nd Shift- 3pm-11:30pm
Required

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• College degree or three-plus years of leadership experience.

• Certification in sterile processing (CRCST).

• Certification in sterile processing (CIS).
• Healthcare leadership certification (HSPA-CHL).

The Sterile Processing Coordinator oversees the day-to-day operations of sterile processing to ensure efficient workflow, regulatory compliance, and high-quality outcomes. This position leads a team of technicians to ensure that surgical instruments and equipment are cleaned, assembled, and sterilized according to standards, while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

• Supervise sterile processing technicians and coordinate shift assignments to ensure adequate coverage and workflow.
• Monitor the decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments.
• Oversee compliance with ANSI/AAMI standards, IFUs, and internal SOPs.
• Perform and review quality assurance audits and ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
• Train and mentor SPD staff, supporting professional development and competencies.
• Manage equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting in coordination with maintenance teams.
• Collaborate with site leadership on timekeeping, scheduling, and operational goals.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure timely availability of sterile instruments.
• Promote safety, regulatory compliance, and infection control in all aspects of operations.
• Communicate customer service feedback and respond to concerns effectively.
• Assist in supply inventory management and reorder processes.
• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives and the monitoring of KPIs.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Direct supervision of all sterile processing staff during assigned shift.