Sterile Processing Tech - Nights - Hillcrest

Scripps Health Administrative Services supports our five hospitals and 19 outpatient facilities, which treat half a million patients annually through 2,600 affiliated physicians.

Responsible for the cleaning, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of medical instruments, equipment, and supplies used in procedures forfor 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.

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills: 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. 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.

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Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Position Pay Range: $26.64-$37.60/hour