Location: Long Beach, CA
Job Type: Contract – 13 Weeks (Contract-to-Permanent Opportunity)
Shift: 2nd Shift | 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Schedule: 40 Hours/Week | 8 Hours/Day | 5 Days/Week
Pay Rate: $28/hour
Candidate Type: Local candidates only
A healthcare facility in Long Beach, CA is seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Technician to support surgical and clinical operations by ensuring the proper decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of medical instruments and equipment. This role is essential to maintaining patient safety and infection control standards.
Perform decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of surgical instruments
Operate sterilization equipment including autoclaves and washer disinfectors
Follow ANSI/AAMI standards, infection control policies, and manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFUs)
Inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and proper assembly
Accurately document sterilization processes using electronic tracking systems
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Collaborate with surgical services and clinical teams to meet case demands
Identify and report damaged or missing instruments promptly
Minimum 1 year of hands-on sterile processing experience
Strong knowledge of surgical instrumentation and sterile processing workflows
Experience with steam sterilization and infection prevention practices
Familiarity with ANSI/AAMI standards and manufacturer IFUs
Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Excellent attention to detail and manual dexterity
Basic computer skills and electronic documentation experience
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
Certification:
Sterile Processing Technician Certification (CRCST, CIS, or equivalent) – required
For more details reach at ukhan@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 518-862-1204.
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.