Sterile Processing Technician

AHMC Healthcare·Riverside, California

$23 - $26/hrOther On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 2 months ago

Practice for this role

Sterile Processing Technician · $23 - $26/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-5% vs. median posted rate for support services roles in Riverside, California ($24.23/hr, n=58)

77 similar openings in the Riverside area · median $23.00/hr

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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 58 posted support services roles in Riverside, California rates. This role sits in the 43rd percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 5% below the Riverside, California median for support services roles.

The technician is responsible for decontaminating, disinfecting, and assembling sterile instruments and supplies for the Operating Room and Labor & Delivery. They must maintain strict medical asepsis and manage the inventory of patient care equipment.

Overview The Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician maintain equipment and supplies in a state of sterility to be used in special procedures, the Operating Room, and Labor & Delivery. Maintains medical and surgical asepsis and principles of Standard Precautions at all times. SPD Tech also maintains equipment inventory and disinfection for patient care equipment used in the hospital.

Responsibilities

Decontaminates / disinfects reusable instruments, supplies and equipment, wearing proper protective attire. Actively participates in infection control measures by consistently using Standard Precautions, adhering to required work flow patterns and maintaining barriers to contamination. Processing / Assembly – accurately assembles and processes sterile instruments, supplies, and other items as needed.

Qualifications

Completed an approved course in SPD or equivalent. Working knowledge of surgical instrumentation and sterilization procedures. Working knowledge of principles of Standard Precautions.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed an approved course in Sterile Processing and Distribution or an equivalent qualification. Working knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterilization procedures, and Standard Precautions is required.

professional certificate
Infection Control
Decontamination
Medical Asepsis
Equipment Inventory Management
Standard Precautions
Surgical Instrumentation
Sterilization Procedures

Posting details

Employment type: Other
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $23 - $26/hr
Location: Riverside, California
Posted: Jul 1, 2026
Closes: Jul 1, 2027
Application: Employer website

California sterile processing roles stay in steady demand

In California, Sterile Processing Technician roles are typically driven by ongoing hospital and surgical center needs for reliable instrument reprocessing and infection control support. Competition often centers on certification or equivalent Sterile Processing Service experience, plus current BLS, and the posted health and full benefits can make these openings more selective. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit against the original job description before applying.