Sterile Processing Tech (SPD) – Per Diem – Carmel Valley
Facility: Scripps Clinic
Location: San Diego, CA
Career Area: Patient Care Tech
Employment Type: Casual
Shift: Varied
Job ID: 252004321
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Caring for San Diegans since 1924, Scripps Clinic is San Diego’s first choice for exceptional primary care and highly specialized and coordinated specialty care. Scripps Clinic offers a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services that are nationally recognized for quality, excellence and innovation. From primary to specialty care, our team-based model is designed to provide the best possible care and outcomes for you and your family. More than 900 providers and physicians provide 1.5 million patient visits a year coordinated through an integrated electronic health record.
Job Description
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.
In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.
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.
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