Sterile Processing Technician - SPTECH 26-03123

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 – $32/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 2 years 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.