Sterile Processing Technician Western University of Health Sciences - 4.2 Pomona, CA Job Details Full-time $24 - $25 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Retirement plan Qualifications CRCST Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise High school diploma or GED Disinfection procedures Full Job Description The Sterile Processing Technician plays a vital role in supporting the operations of the College of Dental Medicine (CDM) Clinics with a primary role at The Dental Center in Pomona by ensuring that all surgical and dental instruments are cleaned, sterilized, and maintained in compliance with industry standards. This individual will work closely with faculty, staff, and students to provide sterile instruments and equipment necessary for academic and clinical activities . This individual will also support the education mission of CDM.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge:

Knowledge of sterile processing and infection prevention principles. Must have demonstrated knowledge in aseptic infection control and sterilization techniques as they relate to dental practice.

Skills:

Excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills. Must be able to effectively interact with health care professionals, students, and patients. Bilingual ability is helpful.

Abilities:

Proficient with computers, use of dental technology, electronic health record, printers, calculator, fax machine, copy machine operation, electronic mail, video communications programs and telephone operation. Continuous creating a safe, effective environment for patient care, and teamwork. Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.

Required Qualifications Education:

High school diploma or GED.

Experience:

Must be a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from HSPA and have a minimum of one year's experience as a Certified Sterile Processing Technician. Demonstrated proficiency in operating and maintaining sterilization equipment, including autoclaves. One or more years of experience as a Certified Sterile Processing Technician.

License and/or certifications:

Certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from HSPA. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience in sterile processing within a dental or academic healthcare setting. Knowledge of dental instruments and equipment. Familiarity with inventory management systems. Bilingual (Spanish/English) Preference given to those with experience in dental education. Essential Job Duties Key Responsibilities Decontaminate, clean, inspect, assemble, and sterilize dental instruments and equipment in compliance with HSPA and dental industry standards. Key Responsibilities Prepare and distribute instrument trays, packs, and kits for clinical and educational use. Collaborate with faculty and clinical staff to anticipate instrument and equipment needs. Key Responsibilities Perform routine biological and chemical tests to verify sterilization efficacy and maintain accurate records of all sterilization processes. Adhere to infection prevention protocols and follow all OSHA and dental safety standards. Key Responsibilities Ensure inventory levels are maintained, including ordering, receiving, and stocking supplies as needed. Key Responsibilities Participate in quality assurance initiatives and stay updated on sterile processing best practices and regulations. Participate in required training and mandatory in-services such as BLS, infection control, and HIPAA. Key Responsibilities Other duties as assigned. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties for this position. The College of Dental Medicine-Dental Center reserves the right to add or change duties at any time. Key Responsibilities Assist in training students and staff in proper handling and maintenance of sterile supplies and instruments. Support clinical faculty in teaching students how to function as a dental provider on the dental team. Key Responsibilities Maintain and monitor sterilization equipment, ensuring proper functioning and reporting issues as needed. Adhere to infection prevention protocols and follow all OSHA and dental safety standards. Posting Details Continued Work Schedule Usual hours are 8am-5pm M-F. Some overtime may be required. Some weekends may be required. May require travel to CDM clinical site which includes but not limited to, Pomona, El Monte or other site locations. Working at WesternU We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable. We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally, Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success. Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment. Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community. As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences. WesternU's core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people! Expected Pay Scale Minimum $24.00 Hourly Maximum $25.00 Hourly Physical Demands Physical Demands Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes If yes, list maximum weight and duration While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to operate a PC in the performance of job duties and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, and reach with hands and arms, and occasionally required to stand for extended periods of time, walk, stoop, and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. Describe Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are routinely performed in an environmentally controlled interior healthcare office. Work environment may involve exposure to potentially dangerous materials, e.g., blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, toxic substances, and ionizing radiation. Clinical environments require compliance with safety precautions, OSHA Blood borne pathogen training, and may include the use of certain personal protective equipment. Posting Information Posting Number S01804 Posting Date 07/31/2026 Close Date 07/31/2027 Open Until Filled Yes Conditions of Employment - Background Check To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check, including a criminal records check, may be required. Western University of Health Sciences will extend a conditional offer of employment, subject to rescission if the background check unveils disqualifying information or if it is found that the candidate deliberately withheld or misrepresented information. Non-completion of the background check to satisfaction may impact the ongoing employment of a current Western University of Health Sciences employee who received a conditional offer for the position. 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