Sterile Processing Quality Control Technician (Modesto)

Pride Health is hiring a Sterile Processing Quality Control Technician to support one of our clients in Modesto, CA 95350 . This 13 Weeks Contract focuses on ensuring patient safety by maintaining the highest standards of instrument cleanliness, assembly accuracy, and quality assurance.

Job Summary

The Sterile Processing Quality Control Technician plays a vital role in ensuring patient safety by maintaining the highest standards of instrument cleanliness, assembly accuracy, and quality assurance. This role goes beyond standard sterile processing technician duties, with a strong focus on inspection, documentation, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Follow all ANSI/AAMI standards, IFUs, SOPs, and company Work Instructions.
• Decontaminate, disassemble, clean, and reassemble surgical instruments.
• Accurately assemble and package instrument trays and sets.
• Operate washers, sterilizers, and other processing equipment.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, function, and damage prior to packaging.
• Document missing or damaged instruments per SOPs.
• Maintain records of sterilization cycles, instrument tracking, and inventory.
• Perform equipment maintenance and keep work areas clean/organized.
• Communicate effectively with team members and operations staff.
• Participate in ongoing training and suggest process improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on sterile processing experience.
• Proficiency in decontamination, assembly, and sterilization procedures.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments, sterilization techniques, and infection control.
• Familiarity with ANSI/AAMI standards and IFUs.
• Strong manual dexterity, detail orientation, and ability to multitask.
• Computer proficiency and effective communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to meet vaccination and health screening requirements.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in quality control.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).

Certifications:

• Sterile processing certification (CRCST, CIS, or equivalent).

Additional Information:

• Location: Modesto, CA 95350
• Schedule: 2nd/ 3rd Shift | 3pm-11:30pm/ 11:00 PM 7:30 AM | 5x8 Hr Schedule
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Pay Rate: $25 - $28/hour

*Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.

Pride Global offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Interested? Apply now!

About Pride Health

Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.