Highlights
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. Join a highly engaged and collaborative team in the Sterile Processing department at Scripps Memorial La Jolla, working closely with the Surgery department in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | La Jolla, CA |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1924 |
| Website | http://www.scripps.org/careers |
Description
Job Description - Sterile Processing Tech (SPD) - La Jolla (262006303)
Job Description
Sterile Processing Tech (SPD) - La Jolla - 262006303
Description
This is a benefited, full-time position (80 hours per pay period) working 10-hour day shifts generally from 0345-1430. Weekends (1-2 per month) required as needed. The position is located at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
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 2026.
- 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 2026 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 La Jolla SPD?
- Join a highly engaged and collaborative team in the Sterile Processing department at Scripps Memorial La Jolla, working closely with the Surgery department in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Be part of a detail-oriented team that prides itself on maintaining a perfect record with zero incidents of bioburden.
- Enjoy exceptional support from our leadership team and earn the respect of the surgeons you assist.
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
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.
Qualifications
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 (must not be provisional).
- 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:
- SPD/OR experience.
Job
: Pt Care Technical
Primary Location
: Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA
Work Locations
:
SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA
9888 GENESEE AVE
LA JOLLA 92037
Organization
: Scripps La Jolla Hospital
Job Posting
: Nov 3, 2026, 4:42:51 AM
Benefit Status: FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS
Minimum Rate (USD)
: 28.88 -
Maximum Rate (USD)
: 39.71
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.
About Company
Change lives. Starting with yours.
At Scripps, we're interested in people who are interested in new possibilities. People who can handle the small stuff without losing sight of the big picture. Who build bridges, not walls, knowing we can do more together than we can alone.
Here, you'll be part of a team that delivers outstanding healthcare in a supportive, respectful environment that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to Work.
You'll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates.
So if you're open to change, go ahead and open the door to possibilities.
There is no better time than now to join the Scripps Health team. Our dedication to providing a superior workplace has earned us numerous accolades, including one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE Magazine, among the "Best Employers for Workers Over age 50" by AARP, and listed among the "100 Best Employers" by Working Mother Magazine among others. We realize that our employees are our most valuable asset, so we have created a culture that offers unlimited opportunities for growth and career satisfaction.
Our history of medical excellence and community-based care spans more than 80 years. We credit our tradition of health care excellence to the dedicated individuals who make up the Scripps team. World-renowned for diagnosis, treatment and management of disease, Scripps is at the forefront of medical innovation, clinical research and technology.
- Five hospital campuses
- Clinic locations throughout San Diego
- More than 2,600 affiliated physicians
- Home health care and associated support services
We're proud of the range and quality of the benefits we offer to our employees, from massage therapy and our Scripps Wellness Program to tuition reimbursement, growth opportunities and work/life resources. There's a lot more to our benefits than your typical plan.