Job Description
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.
Job Tags
Contract work, Shift work, Day shift