Sterile Processing Tech II - West Valley Hospital
How this pay compares
This posting states $30.75–$40.62 an hour. Open sterile processing technician jobs in California post a median of $31.32 an hour, the middle half $29.71–$36.26, across 75 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Sterile processing technicians employed in California earn a median of $29.50 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Description
Incumbent will perform duties as a Surgical Processing Technician to include: decontamination and/or processing of equipment and instrumentation, and distribution of supplies or equipment, as assigned within UCLA Healthcare. Cross training will be provided. Other major duties include, but are not limited to, customer service, departmental efficiencies and facilitates care and processing of surgical instruments.
- To qualify as a Sterile Processing Tech II, a minimum of 6 months of Sterile Processing experience is required. Candidates with less than 6 months of experience will be hired as a Sterile Processing Tech I.
Qualifications
We’re seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated professional with:
- Working knowledge of aseptic technique, sterile fields and the principles of an Operating Room decontamination required.
- Prefer demonstrated skills in proper maintenance and cleaning of instrumentation.
- Correct use of various decontamination equipment and instrument/tray sterilizers.
- Working knowledge of bacteriology and medical terminology beneficial.
- Oral and written skills to collect and relay information accurately.
- Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with all staff.
- Skill in performing calmly during emergent and /or stressful situations by taking an appropriate action.
- Skill in working as part of a team.
- Ability in the correct usage of proper English grammar and vocabulary to supervise, orient and train team members.
- Ability to lift surgical trays weighing up to 25lbs, handle surgical case carts weighing 200lbs. Ability to stand for long periods of time.
From UCLA Health's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About UCLA Health
UCLA Health is the University of California, Los Angeles academic health system, with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center and clinics across Southern California.
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