Sterile Processing Tech (SPD) - La Jolla

Scripps Health•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a benefited, full-time position (80 hours per pay period) working varied 10-hour evening shifts from 2:00 PM to 12:30 AM, including 1-2 weekends per month. The position is located at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Scripps Health is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025 and has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications. Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care. They have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables employees to thrive in their specific field as well as in their overall career. Their specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology. Join a highly engaged and collaborative team in the Sterile Processing department at Scripps Memorial La Jolla, working closely with the Surgery department in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Be part of a detail-oriented team that prides itself on maintaining a perfect record with zero incidents of bioburden. Enjoy exceptional support from leadership and earn the respect of the surgeons you assist.

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.

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.