Sterile Processing Tech (SPD) - Jefferson (Oceanside)

Scripps Health•Oceanside, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a benefited, full time position with varied 10-hr day shifts starting at either 6:30 AM or 7:30 AM. The position is located at Scripps Clinic Jefferson in Oceanside. Scripps Health offers a supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional development. The Scripps Clinic Jefferson SPD department is highly organized, efficient, and has a specialty focus on orthopedics, providing a great environment to gain expertise.

Requirements

Completion of college training program for SPD or online study program or completion of formal on the job training program.
Knowledge of sterilizers, surgical instrumentation, and medical equipment.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or CBSPD Certification (must not be provisional).
One year of experience in SPD in lieu of certification acceptable upon hire, OR hired into Scripps Sterile Processing Tech Transition Program, but CRCST or CBSPD Certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

3-5 years SPD experience.
Lead SPD experience.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the cleaning, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of medical instruments, equipment, and supplies used in procedures for patient care.
Cleans and disinfects equipment requiring decontamination or sterilization according to designated principles of asepsis.
Responds to immediate requests for sterilization or delivery of sterilized instruments to insure there is no patient exposure to bioburden.
Responsible for testing and recording of sterilizer equipment performance to ensure operating within sterility standards.
Maintains established control systems for supplies and equipment processed.