Sterile Processing Tech - CSPD

The position is responsible for providing the daily resource support to the Hospital related to equipment, instrumentation, sterile and non-sterile supplies. The CPD Technician coordinates the activities engaged in decontaminating, cleaning, processing, assembling, storing, and distributing sterile and non-sterile trays and supplies.

Minimum Education: High School Graduate or equivalent

Minimum Experience/Knowledge:
Prefer one-year experience in an OR/CSPD environment. Experience in Acute Care hospital preferred.

Minimum one year experience working with hospital equipment preferred. Thorough knowledge of handling and cleaning of all medical equipment per recommended infection control guidelines. Thorough knowledge of sterile technique as it relates to handling of supplies and equipment. Able to mobilize equipment timely to areas needing equipment. Assists with performing stock inventories and restocking of supplies or instrumentation for operating room or CSPD as need arises. Must be extremely organized. Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior. Thorough knowledge of surgical instruments and supplies utilized within the perioperative arena. Ability to speak, read, and writes English. Computer literacy preferred.

Required License/Certification:
Surgical Technology or Central Service Certification preferred at time of hire. Required within six months of employment and maintained throughout employment by Hospital.

As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.

The hourly rate range for this position is $19 to $29.77. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.