Sterile Supply Technician Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

A Sterile Supply Technician, also known as a Central Processing Technician or Sterile Processing Technician, plays a crucial role in the medical technology industry by ensuring that all surgical tools and supplies are sterilized and ready for use. These professionals are responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, and assembling surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies. They also examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair. Their goal is to prevent infections and ensure patient safety by properly decontaminating, sterilizing, storing, and distributing surgical instruments and devices.

Important skills for a Sterile Supply Technician include meticulous attention to detail, understanding of sterilization techniques, and the ability to follow strict protocols and regulations. They should also have good manual dexterity, physical stamina, and the ability to work well in a team. Required certifications typically include the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification or the Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification. Before becoming a Sterile Supply Technician, a person may have job roles such as a Medical Equipment Preparer, Operating Room Assistant, or Medical Assistant.

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Corporate Manager Sterile Processing - Full Time Exempt

  • Emanate Health Care
  • West Covina, CA (18 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • West Covina, CA (18 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Under limited supervision, the Corporate Manager, is responsible for providing leadership of the Sterile Processing Department(s) and all facets of sterile processing and functions to include support...

In Person Full Time

Certified Sterile Processing tech - Sterile Processing Unit - Full Time 8 Hours Nights

  • University of Southern California
  • Arcadia, CA (16 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Arcadia, CA (16 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

Sterilize instruments, equipment, linen and supplies using various types of sterilizers following correct procedures for the type of item being sterilized....

In Person Full Time

Sterile Processing Technician/ Central Service Tec

  • Amergis Healthcare Staffing
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for decontamination, assembly of linen packs, operation of steam, ETO and other forms of sterilization....

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Sterile Processing Technician - Per-Diem Days

  • Providence Health & Services
  • Tarzana, CA (22 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tarzana, CA (22 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 4 days ago

National Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution within 1 year of hire....

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Sterile Processing Supervisor - Nights

  • City of Hope
  • Duarte, CA (19 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Duarte, CA (19 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Directs staff in the absence of the Sterile Processing Manager. Provides oversight and direction to the SPD Lead Tech....

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Sterile Processing Technician II, Per Diem-Jules Stein Eye Institute

  • UCLA Health
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago

Under the general direction of the Sterile Processing Department management team, you will serve as an Instrument Technician supporting the sterile processing operations of the Outpatient Surgery Center...

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Sterile Processing Tech - OR

  • Health Advocates Network, Inc.
  • Downey, CA (7 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Downey, CA (7 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Is currently in need of a Central Service Technician (CST) with a minimum of 2 recent year of acute care setting experience in an acute care hospital as a CST responsible for the overall cleaning, decontamination...

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Central Service Technician I/II (Van Nuys)

  • University of California System
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 days ago

General Information Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Monday-Friday 5:00am-1:30pm, and...

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Sterile Processing Technician 2-Central Sterile-Fulltime-Variable

  • University of California System
  • Los Alamitos, CA (16 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Alamitos, CA (16 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Surgical Services and/or Clinical Nurse Manager, the Central Supply Instrument Technician cares for instruments and supplies by cleaning, organizing, and wrapping them in approved manner conducive to sterilization...

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Central Service Technician I/II (Van Nuys)

  • UCLA
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 7 days ago

In this role you will be responsible for the ordering, management, and distribution of procedural supplies throughout the distribution of medical supplies throughout the Medical Center and/or...

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Central Service Technician I/II (Van Nuys)

  • UCLA Health
  • Van Nuys, CA (20 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Van Nuys, CA (20 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 8 days ago

General Information Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Monday-Friday 5:00am-1:30pm, and...

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Sterile Processing Technician II - Sterile Processing HC3 - Full Time 8 Hour Nights (Non-Exempt) (Union)

  • University of Southern California
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 12 days ago

Under general supervision of the Sterile Processing Supervisor or Sterile Processing Educator, the Sterile Processing Technician (SPT)II serve with basic knowledge of Sterile Processing techniques/skills...

In Person Full Time

Permanent Surgical Services Sterile Processing Tech (SPT) Manager

  • Aya Healthcare corporate careers
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 days ago

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for a Permanent Surgical Services Sterile Processing Tech (SPT) Manager job in Los Angeles, California paying $66414.40 to $93475.20 per year....

In Person Contract

Sterile Processing Coordinator

  • Careers Integrated Resources Inc
  • Long Beach, CA (10 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (10 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 18 days ago

-Monitor the decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments. -Oversee compliance with ANSI/AAMI standards, IFUs, and internal SOPs....

In Person

Sterile Processing Supervisor - Sterile Processing - Full Time 8 Hour Nights (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

  • University of Southern California
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 19 days ago

The Sterile Processing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the sterile processing department within the healthcare facility....

In Person Full Time

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Salary for Sterile Supply Technician Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Sterile Supply Technicians in Los Angeles, CA offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
27.9%
Associate's Degree
22.4%
Bachelor's Degree
21.9%
High School or GED
19.6%
Master's Degree
4.2%
Some College
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.3%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sterile Supply Technicians in Los Angeles, CA
1-2 years
39.2%
None
24.9%
Less than 1 year
18.2%
4-6 years
14.6%
2-4 years
3.0%


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