Sterile Supply Technician Jobs in Orange, CA

A Sterile Supply Technician, also known as a Central Processing Technician or Sterile Processing Technician, plays a crucial role in the medical technology industry by ensuring that all surgical tools and supplies are sterilized and ready for use. These professionals are responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, and assembling surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies. They also examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair. Their goal is to prevent infections and ensure patient safety by properly decontaminating, sterilizing, storing, and distributing surgical instruments and devices.

Important skills for a Sterile Supply Technician include meticulous attention to detail, understanding of sterilization techniques, and the ability to follow strict protocols and regulations. They should also have good manual dexterity, physical stamina, and the ability to work well in a team. Required certifications typically include the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification or the Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification. Before becoming a Sterile Supply Technician, a person may have job roles such as a Medical Equipment Preparer, Operating Room Assistant, or Medical Assistant.

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Sterilization Technician

  • Huntington Park, CA (24 miles from Orange, CA)
  • moments ago
  • Huntington Park, CA (24 miles from Orange, CA)
  • moments ago

Location: Huntington Park, Ca Pay Range: $17.28 - $18.25 Sterilization Technician Job Profile Overview: Hero Practice Services is seeking a Sterilization Technician to ensure sterilization of instruments...

Sterile Processing Technician F/T Nights

  • Orange, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Orange, CA
  • 19 hours ago

Under general supervision of the Assistant manager, and the Supervisors, the Technician I is responsible for decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of all instrumentation, supplies, and equipment...

Sterile Processing Technician II - Baldwin Park PD 10pm

  • Baldwin Park, CA (22 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baldwin Park, CA (22 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Operate all equipment in Sterile Processing Department including, but not limited to, steam sterilizers, plasma sterilizers, automated endoscope reprocessors, biological incubators, heat sealers, instrument...

Sterile Processing Technician II Baldwin Park - PD Variable shift

  • Baldwin Park, CA (22 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baldwin Park, CA (22 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Operate all equipment in Sterile Processing Department including, but not limited to, steam sterilizers, plasma sterilizers, automated endoscope reprocessors, biological incubators, heat sealers, instrument...

Sterile Processing Tech II Baldwin Park (Temp 3 months)

  • Baldwin Park, CA (22 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baldwin Park, CA (22 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Operate all equipment in Sterile Processing Department including, but not limited to, steam sterilizers, plasma sterilizers, automated endoscope reprocessors, biological incubators, heat sealers, instrument...

Sterile Processing Technician II Baldwin Park - PD Variable

  • Baldwin Park, CA (22 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baldwin Park, CA (22 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Operate all equipment in Sterile Processing Department including, but not limited to, steam sterilizers, plasma sterilizers, automated endoscope reprocessors, biological incubators, heat sealers, instrument...

Sterile Processing Technician II Baldwin Park - PD 4pm

  • Baldwin Park, CA (22 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baldwin Park, CA (22 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Operate all equipment in Sterile Processing Department including, but not limited to, steam sterilizers, plasma sterilizers, automated endoscope reprocessors, biological incubators, heat sealers, instrument...

Sterile Processing Tech II - Baldwin Park PD 2pm

  • Baldwin Park, CA (22 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baldwin Park, CA (22 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Operate all equipment in Sterile Processing Department including, but not limited to, steam sterilizers, plasma sterilizers, automated endoscope reprocessors, biological incubators, heat sealers, instrument...

Tech, Sterile Processing LOM- FT-Day

  • Los Alamitos, CA (12 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Alamitos, CA (12 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Tech, Sterile Processing LOM- FT-Day Job Description Who We Are UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County...

Sterile Processing Technician II - Per Diem (0) - 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

  • Downey, CA (19 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Downey, CA (19 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Certificate Additional Requirements: · Basic knowledge of instrument processing techniques, including but not limited to decontamination, assembly, and sterilization. · Knowledge of Sterile Processing...

Sterile Processing Technician II - Per Diem (0) - 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

  • Downey, CA (19 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Downey, CA (19 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Operate all equipment in Sterile Processing Department including, but not limited to, steam sterilizers, plasma sterilizers, automated endoscope reprocessors, biological incubators, heat sealers, instrument...

Technician - Sterile Processing FT Variable

  • Monterey Park, CA (24 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Monterey Park, CA (24 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Overview JOB SUMMARY: An employee of this position decontaminates, cleans, packages, sterilizes, stores and distributes medical and surgical instrumentation, minor equipment, supplies and linen in accordance...

Sterile Processing Technician

  • Pomona, CA (14 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Pomona, CA (14 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Demonstrated proficiency in operating and maintaining sterilization equipment, including autoclaves. One or more years of experience as a Certified Sterile Processing Technician....

Manager - Sterile Processing Days

  • Laguna Beach, CA (17 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Laguna Beach, CA (17 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 25 days ago

Coursework/Training: Training in decontamination, processing, sterilization, and quality control. Why Join Providence?...

Sterile Processing Technician (SPT)

  • Fountain Valley, CA (7 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Fountain Valley, CA (7 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 26 days ago

Per Diem Job ID 128046 SPEC/TECH, OR - STERILE PROCESSOR Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) JOB DETAILS SPT's are responsible for instrument and medical device decontamination, organization, and packaging...

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Salary for Sterile Supply Technician Jobs in Orange, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Sterile Supply Technicians in Orange, CA offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
27.9%
Associate's Degree
22.1%
Bachelor's Degree
21.8%
High School or GED
20.2%
Master's Degree
4.1%
Some College
2.2%
Doctorate Degree
1.3%
Some High School
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sterile Supply Technicians in Orange, CA
1-2 years
39.2%
None
24.9%
Less than 1 year
18.2%
4-6 years
14.6%
2-4 years
3.0%


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