Location: Northridge, CA

Start Date: 01-06-2026

End Date: 04-07-2026

Shift Type: Rotating 8-hour shifts (Days, Evenings and Nights): 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM; 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM; 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM. Schedule is rotating to fulfill a 40 hours/week guarantee. Exact days of week vary by assignment; evening (PM) rotations may be every-other-week (EOW).

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $42 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Process, decontaminate and sterilize surgical instruments and procedural sets using industry-standard methods
• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment such as Steris and Sterrad to ensure patient safety
• Perform high level disinfection, VP Plasma and steam sterilization according to protocols
• Prepare and stage sterile trays and supplies for the OR to support efficient surgical flow
• Maintain accurate documentation and charting in Cerner for traceability and compliance
• Collaborate with OR teams and allied staff to ensure timely instrument availability and resolve issues
• Adhere to infection control standards and contribute to a safe patient care environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of sterile processing experience
• Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CSPDT) or equivalent certification through IAHCSMM or CBSPD
• Current BLS certification
• Hands-on experience with Steris and Sterrad equipment
• Familiarity with high level disinfection processes, VP Plasma and steam sterilization
• Experience using Cerner or similar electronic charting systems

Knowledge & Skills

• Thorough knowledge of sterile processing workflows and infection control principles
• Skill operating sterilizers and high level disinfection equipment
• Ability to prepare and manage instrument sets for the OR
• Proficiency with Cerner charting and documentation related to sterile processing
• Attention to detail, time management and teamwork in a fast-paced acute care setting

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused
• 401K retirement savings plan so you can build toward tomorrow
• Paid Time Off to recharge and come back energized
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to support your professional growth
• Referral bonus program for bringing great teammates onboard
• Life Insurance for peace of mind
• Travel reimbursement and housing support options for contract clinicians
• A supportive team that values YOU and your contributions

Travel Perks: Explore Northridge, CA

This is a contract assignment in Northridge, CA. Enjoy proximity to California State University Northridge and the Northridge Fashion Center for dining and shopping. Outdoor fans will love nearby O'Melveny Park and Santa Susana Pass for hiking and scenic views. You're a short drive from greater Los Angeles attractions like Universal Studios, Hollywood, and coastal day trips to Malibu and Ventura. Plenty of local coffee shops, parks and cultural spots make weekends fun and easy to explore.

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