Sterile Processing Tech (SPD) - Mercy Chula Vista

New hire retention and relocation incentives! Details below!

This is a benefited, full time position generally working an 8-hr varied shift. Occasional weekends required. Located at Scripps Mercy Hospital in Chula Vista.

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 Scripps Mercy Chula Vista SPD?

• Work under outstanding leadership that fosters growth, collaboration, and success, alongside a team known for its exceptional culture.
• Be part of a high-performing team with consistently excellent survey scores and zero findings in the last Joint Commission survey-a testament to the team's commitment to excellence.
• Join a supportive and cohesive environment where your contributions are valued and recognized as part of a top-tier healthcare team.

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 up to $4k in New Hire Retention Incentives and relocation up to $3k if moving from 100+ miles away.

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 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.