Sterile Processing Tech (SPD) - Nights - Mercy San Diego (Hillcrest)

Bonus eligible! Details below.

This is a benefited, full time position working night shift. Located at Scripps Mercy San Diego in Hillcrest. There are two openings available:

1. 7pm-3:30am, varied schedule including weekends
2. 11pm-7:30am, Monday-Friday

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 Mercy San Diego SPD?

• Team-Driven Environment with Growth Opportunities: Join a supportive and collaborative team eager to mentor and teach, providing ample learning opportunities and clear pathways for career advancement into leadership roles.
• Fast-Paced, Dynamic Workplace: Excel in a high-energy setting that fosters professional development and personal growth, surrounded by passionate colleagues dedicated to excellence.
• Prime Location: Work in the heart of San Diego at Scripps Mercy, offering a vibrant atmosphere and access to one of the best regions for work-life balance.

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.