Sterile Processing Tech (SPD) - La Jolla

Scripps Health • San Diego, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla is hiring a Sterile Processing Tech for a benefited, full-time position of 80 hours per pay period. The schedule consists of 10-hour day shifts, generally from 0345 to 1430, with weekends required as needed (1–2 per month). The role is part of a collaborative, detail-oriented Sterile Processing team that works closely with the Surgery department in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

The Sterile Processing Tech cleans, packages, sterilizes, stores, and distributes medical instruments, equipment, and supplies used in patient-care procedures. The position requires following aseptic principles, responding to immediate sterilization or delivery requests, testing and documenting sterilizer performance, and maintaining controls for processed supplies and equipment.

The position may be eligible for up to $4,000 in new-hire retention incentives and up to $3,000 in relocation assistance for candidates moving from 100 or more miles away, subject to the stated eligibility requirements. Hiring incentives are not available to internal candidates, certain rehires, or candidates with less than one year of experience. Retention-incentive eligibility requires remaining in the original FTE status, shift if specified, department or specialty, and job title; transfers are reviewed case by case.

Requirements

• Complete a college training program for Sterile Processing, an online study program, or a formal on-the-job training program.
• Knowledge of sterilizers, surgical instrumentation, and medical equipment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Hold a non-provisional Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or CBSPD certification; alternatively, one year of SPD experience may be accepted in lieu of certification upon hire.
• Candidates hired into the Scripps Sterile Processing Tech Transition Program must obtain CRCST or CBSPD certification within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• SPD or OR experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean, package, sterilize, store, and distribute medical instruments, equipment, and supplies used in patient-care procedures.
• Clean and disinfect equipment requiring decontamination or sterilization according to designated aseptic principles.
• Respond to immediate requests for sterilization or delivery of sterilized instruments to prevent patient exposure to bioburden.
• Test sterilizer equipment and record its performance to ensure it operates within sterility standards.
• Maintain established control systems for processed supplies and equipment.

Benefits

• Benefited position.
• Eligible for up to $4,000 in new-hire retention incentives, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Eligible for relocation assistance of up to $3,000 for candidates moving from 100 or more miles away, subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed