Sterile Supply Technician Jobs in Orange, 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 (20 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • West Covina, CA (20 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 15 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...

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Central Sterile Technician I/Tech II - Sterile Processing - FT Mid Shift

  • University of California Irvine Health
  • Orange, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Orange, CA
  • 1 day ago

Central Sterile Technician I/Tech II - Sterile Processing - FT Mid Shift Req ID: 141077 Location: Orange, California Division: Medical Center Department: Sterile Processing Position Type: Full Time...

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Per Diem-Sterile Processing Technician 2-Sterile Processing-Variable

  • University of California Irvine Health
  • Fountain Valley, CA (7 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fountain Valley, CA (7 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Per Diem-Sterile Processing Technician 2-Sterile Processing-Variable Req ID: 139598 Location: Fountain Valley, California Division: Medical Center Department: Sterile Processing-FVR Position Type: PER...

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Sterile Processing Technician

  • City of Hope
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 3 days ago

The Sterile Processing Technician processes, prepares, and maintains sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies to support safe and effective patient care....

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Sterile Processing Tech - Nights Full Time

  • Providence Health & Services
  • Mission Viejo, CA (22 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Mission Viejo, CA (22 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Processing and Distribution Technician - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution Sterile processing experience....

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Sterile Processing Tech - OR

  • Health Advocates Network, Inc.
  • Downey, CA (19 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Downey, CA (19 miles from Orange, 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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Sterile Processing Technician 2-Central Sterile-Fulltime-Variable

  • University of California System
  • Los Alamitos, CA (12 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Los Alamitos, CA (12 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 7 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 Sterile Technician II - Sterile Processing - FT 2nd Shift

  • University of California Irvine Health
  • Orange, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Orange, CA
  • 13 days ago

Central Sterile Technician II - Sterile Processing - FT 2nd Shift Req ID: 147742 Location: Orange, California Division: Medical Center Department: Sterile Processing Position Type: Full Time Salary...

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Sterile Processing Coordinator

  • Careers Integrated Resources Inc
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 18 days ago

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

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Central Sterile Technician I - Sterile Processing - FT Mid Shift

  • University of California System
  • Orange, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • Orange, CA
  • 20 days ago

Qualifications Required Qualifications: Successful completion of an accredited school of Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology or 18 months relevant Sterile Processing experience Knowledge and practice...

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Sterile Processing Technician Nights

  • Providence Health
  • Mission Viejo, CA (22 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Mission Viejo, CA (22 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 23 days ago

Processing and Distribution Technician Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution Sterile processing experience....

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Travel Surgical Services Sterile Processing Tech (SPT)

  • Aya Healthcare corporate careers
  • Monterey Park, CA (24 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Monterey Park, CA (24 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 28 days ago

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for a Travel Surgical Services Sterile Processing Tech (SPT) job in California paying $3925.00 to $4355.00 per contract....

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Central Sterile Technician I - Periop Float Pool - FT Nights

  • University of California Irvine Health
  • Orange, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Orange, CA
  • 30+ days ago

What It Takes to be Successful Required Qualifications: Successful completion of an accredited school of Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology or 18 months relevant Sterile Processing experience...

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Sterile Processing Technician - Travel - (Strl Proc Tech)

  • AMN Healthcare Allied
  • Covina, CA (21 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Covina, CA (21 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Sterile Processing Technician, sterile processor, allied, allied health, healthcare, health care, hospital, patient care, medical...

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Central Sterile Technician III- Irvine Sterile Processing- FT, Day Shift

  • University of California Irvine Health
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

What It Takes to be Successful Required Qualifications: Successful completion of an accredited school of Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology or 18 months relevant Sterile Processing experience...

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Salary for Sterile Supply Technician Jobs in Orange, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Sterile Supply Technicians in Orange, 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 Orange, 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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