Sterile Processing Tech - Nights - Hillcrest

Job Description

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. Position Pay Range : $26.64-$37.60 / hour

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.

Requirements

Requirements

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.

Required Certification / Registration :

Preferred Education / Experience / Specialized Skills / Certification :