UCLA Health

Comprehensive health system with top hospitals

Sterile Processing Technician 2 - Float Team

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeLos Angeles, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Completion of a Sterile Processing program or Surgical Tech program, with certification of completion.
Two years of relevant experience.
Ability to lift surgical trays up to 25 pounds, maneuver case carts up to 200 pounds, and stand for extended periods.
Working knowledge of aseptic technique, sterile fields, operating room decontamination principles, and infection control regulations.
Ability to properly clean, maintain, and inspect surgical instruments and equipment.
Proficiency in operating sterilizers and decontamination tools.
Effective verbal and written communication in English.
Ability to maintain cooperative relationships and behave courteously and respectfully with staff, patients, and families.
Ability to perform tasks accurately and with precision, maintain professional standards, and adhere to policies and procedures.
Ability to identify and report hazards and follow safety protocols.
Ability to adapt to workload changes, use time efficiently, prioritize tasks, communicate limitations, offer alternatives, and work independently across assigned shifts.
Final candidates accepting an offer must disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the past seven years determining misconduct, or any appeal of a substantiated-misconduct finding with a previous employer.
Current and former University of California employees are subject to a personnel file review.

Responsibilities

Serve as a knowledgeable resource for sterilization techniques, equipment use, and product information, and guide team members as needed.
Attend required in-services, workshops, and safety drills.
Assist with onboarding and skill development of new staff.
Rotate and inspect supplies using the first-in, first-out method; ensure package integrity and chemical indicator accuracy.

Desired Qualifications

Certified Central Service Technician certification (CRCST) from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Familiarity with bacteriology and medical terminology.

We’re seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated professional with:

Graduate of Sterile Processing program or Surgical Tech program (certification of completion), required
2 years of relevant experience, required
Certified Central Service Technician Certification (CRCST) from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), preferred
BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association, preferred
Ability to lift surgical trays up to 25 lbs, maneuver case carts up to 200 lbs, and stand for extended periods.
Working knowledge of aseptic technique, sterile fields, and Operating Room decontamination principles. Strict adherence to infection control regulations.
Demonstrated ability to properly clean, maintain, and inspect surgical instruments and equipment.
Proficient in operating sterilizers and decontamination tools. Familiarity with bacteriology and medical terminology preferred.
Effective verbal and written communication in English. Maintains cooperative relationships and demonstrates courteous, respectful behavior with staff, patients, and families.
Serves as a knowledgeable resource for sterilization techniques, equipment use, and product information. Supports team members with guidance as needed.
Consistently performs tasks with precision, ensuring high standards of accuracy in all responsibilities.
Adheres to UCLA Perioperative Services policies and procedures, maintaining professional standards at all times.
Ensures a safe working environment, proactively identifies and reports hazards, and follows safety protocols.
Demonstrates a positive attitude, adapts to workload changes, uses time efficiently, and contributes to a collaborative team environment.
Attends required in-services, workshops, and safety drills. Assists in onboarding and skill development of new staff.
Properly rotates and inspects supplies using FIFO method. Ensures package integrity and chemical indicator accuracy.
Effectively prioritizes tasks, communicates limitations, offers alternatives, and works independently across assigned shifts.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.

About the Company

UCLA Health

Comprehensive health system with top hospitals

UCLA Health is a large, integrated healthcare system in Los Angeles that operates multiple hospitals and a wide network of primary- and specialty-care clinics. It provides medical services across many fields—from organ transplantation and cardiac surgery to neurosurgery and cancer treatment—and combines patient care with biomedical research. Its hospitals and physicians diagnose and treat complex illnesses and bring the latest medical discoveries into practice. UCLA Health stands out because it runs a comprehensive, highly ranked set of facilities (including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital) and emphasizes leading research, education, and specialized care across a broad regional network. The organization aims to deliver high-quality medical care while advancing medical knowledge and sharing new treatments with patients locally and globally.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $25.3M
Headquarters: Santa Monica, CA
Founded: 1955

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