Sterile Processing Tech (SPD) - Part Time - Jefferson - Bonus Eligible

This is a benefited, part time position generally working weekdays from 11am-7\:30pm but hours will vary as needed. Located at the Jefferson clinic in Oceanside. 

Why join Scripps Health?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:

• Made Becker's 150 Top Places to Work for 2024


• Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024


• #5 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Healthcare 2023


• #78 in PEOPLE Companies that Care 2023


• #95 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023


• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years

Why Jefferson Sterile Processing Department? 

• Positive Workplace Culture: Low employee turnover and high satisfaction, fostering a family-like atmosphere with strong leadership support.


• Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday schedule with no holidays or weekends, promoting a healthy work-life balance.


• Recognition and Collaboration: Effective teamwork across departments and appreciation from administration for individual contributions.

What you'll do\: 

• 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.

This position is eligible for New Hire Incentives up to $2k 

The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:

• Internal candidates​


• Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago


• Candidates with less than 1 year of experience as an RN

In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met​:

• Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)​


• Must remain in original department/specialty​


• Must remain in original Job Title​

Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter.

Required 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, but CRCST or CBSPD Certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Preferred:

• SPD experience in hospital or ambulatory surgery center