Sterile Processing Tech I

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care, and women’s health. It is the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. 

Additionally, Northridge Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and has been recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Are you a meticulous and detail-oriented professional with a passion for ensuring patient safety? We're seeking a dedicated individual to become an essential part of our sterile processing team. In this vital role, you will be the guardian of our medical instrumentation, ensuring everything is ready for critical patient care.

You'll thrive in an environment where your precise work directly contributes to positive patient outcomes. If you're looking for a position where your organizational skills and keen eye for detail make a tangible difference every single day, we encourage you to apply!

• Become a key player: You'll be an indispensable part of preparing essential tools and supplies.
• Impact patient well-being: Your work directly supports the safety and health of every patient.
• Master vital techniques: Learn and apply cutting-edge methods for cleaning and sterilization.
• Join a dedicated team: Collaborate with colleagues across various departments to deliver exceptional care.

This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement.

• High School GED General Studies required. 
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) required. 
• Fire Safety (within 90 days of start date) required.
• Knowledge of specialty instruments and thorough knowledge of disinfecting and sterilization procedures 

Preferred

• Associates Other and one (1) year technical operating/instrument room experience in sterile processing preferred.
• Bachelor's Other and one (1) year technical operating/instrument room experience in sterile processing preferred.
• Prior large Hospital/acute care experience preferred.
• GI experience preferred.
• Cert Sterile Processing Dist Tech (CSPDT-CBSPD) preferred.
• Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Supervisor (CSPDS) preferred.
• Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Tech (CSPDT) preferred.