Sterile Processing Tech (SPD) - Per Diem - Carmel Valley

This is a casual/per diem position working 8-hr varied shifts (0630-1500, 0900-1730 & 1000-1830 with standby hours from 1830-2030). No weekends or holidays. Located at Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley but may travel to other sites as needed.

Why join Scripps Health?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
• Scripps Health 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.
• We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Why Carmel Valley SPD?

• Join a Top-Tier Facility: Work at the Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley Ambulatory Surgery Center, accredited by the prestigious Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, featuring state-of-the-art operating rooms and recovery bays.
• Specialize in Advanced Care: Be part of a team that excels in orthopedic surgery, gynecologic procedures, eye procedures, and pain management, delivering exceptional patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with an Amazing Team: Thrive in a supportive environment known for its kind, compassionate team members and unparalleled teamwork.

We invite you to join our highly engaged team in the Sterile Processing department, where we work very closely with the Surgery department in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. You will be working with a detail-oriented team that is proud to have zero incidents of bioburden. Our leadership team provides amazing support to the staff, and the surgeons we support have great respect for the team.

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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.
• Comfortable with a fast-paced environment.
• 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.
  
  
  
  

Preferred Experience:

• 1+ years of experience as SPD Tech.
• Ambulatory Surgery Center experience.