Sterile Processing Technician - $20-22 per hour

Keck Medicine of USC is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for a job in Huntington Park, California. Job Description & Requirements Specialty : Sterile Processing Technician Discipline : Allied Health Professional Start Date : ASAP Duration : Ongoing 40 hours per week Shift : 8 hours Employment Type : Staff Since 1897, the Ostrow School of Dentistry has shaped talented students into outstanding dentists and dental hygienists. Our challenging clinical education and our expert faculty members provide future oral health professionals with the skills they need in order to become the best. We, at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, are all committed to maintaining an environment of excellence and eminence, and this commitment shines through in all that we do. We are looking to hire Sterile Processing Technician to join the team Sterile Processing Technician cleans, disinfects and sterilizes instruments, equipment, surgical linen and supplies. Prepares and processes packs, supplies, equipment and instruments according to designated principles of asepsis. Conducts and evaluates daily chemical tests on autoclave chambers and dry heat sterilizers. Receives contaminated instruments / supplies and dispenses sterilized instruments / supplies. Fills requisitions, records charges and inventories supplies. Delivers and picks up supplies and equipment. The Trojan Family Rewards : We pride ourselves in creating the BEST USC EXPERIENCE, and that begins with our employees We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs that support our staff and their families including. For more information please visit support advocates work-life balance and employee well-being. As members of the Trojan family, employees are connected by the traditions and history that make us proud to be Trojans As an equal opportunity employer, USC values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. The work culture thrives on mutual respect, trust, and synergy amongst all of its members. USC has great minds that transform the world with their talents and research. Will you be one? Join us FIGHT ON The hourly rate range for this position is $20.44 - $21.50. 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. Minimum Education : Specialized / technical training Minimum Certifications : At least one of the following : Certified Registered Central Service Technician - CRCST (IAHCSMM) AND / OR Sterile Processing Technician certification Minimum Experience : 1 year Addtional Experience Requirements : Combined experience / education as substitute for minimum work experience Minimum Skills : Completion of sterilization / central service technician training course. Experience as Central Service Technician in a clinical setting. Working knowledge of sterilization techniques and equipment, universal safety precautions, and requirements of organizations such as JCAHO, Board of Dental Examiners, OSHA and ADA. Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) training. USC is a smoke-free environment USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will con sider 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. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at , or by email at . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law. Read USC’s Clery Act Annual Security Report Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Plan Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination USC is an E-Verify Employer Digital Accessibility If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser : USC Keck Job ID REQ20136140. Posted job title : Sterile Processing Technician About Keck Medicine of USC Keck Medicine of USC combines academic excellence, world-class research and state-of-the-art facilities to provide highly specialized care for some of the most acute patients in the country. We provide care at Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Cancer Hospital, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, USC Arcadia Hospital and 100 clinics in Los Angeles and surrounding counties.

Salary : $20 - $22