Sterile Process Tech

International Executive Service Corps; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia, CA is seeking a dedicated SPD Technician to join our sterile processing team. You will process items using sterilization or high-level disinfection, handle instruments, and prepare supplies for sterilization.

The role requires knowledge of sterilization principles, instrument names, OSHA/JCHO/AAMI standards, and good communication. Certification in sterile processing is required or CSPDT/CRCST, with 2 years experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Sterile processing certification required.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification preferred.
• Two years experience in sterile processing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process items using sterilization or high-level disinfection.
• Handle and care for instruments and supplies.
• Prepare and package items for sterilization and distribution.

Skills

Sterilization principles

Surgical instruments knowledge

OSHA/JCHO/AAMI standards

Communication skills

Problem solving

Meditech experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Your Work Here Matters. Your Career Here Thrives.

Imagine coming to work every day knowing that what you do genuinely changes lives. At Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, that's not just a tagline — it's the reality for every member of our team.

We're not just a hospital. We're the heartbeat of the Santa Clarita Valley — a 357-bed, not-for-profit Level II Trauma Center that has been a trusted pillar of this community since 1975. And we're looking for passionate, driven professionals who want to be part of something bigger than themselves.

Where Clinical Excellence Meets Cutting-Edge Care

Here, you'll work alongside an award-winning team delivering some of the most advanced medical services in the region, including:

• Comprehensive heart and vascular care
• Advanced stroke treatment
• Cancer care in partnership with Keck Medicine of USC
• Women's imaging and breast health services
• Emergency and trauma care
• Cardiac rehabilitation and wellness programs

As a key part of Los Angeles County's STEMI receiving network, we provide lifesaving cardiac intervention through our state-of-the-art Roberta G. Veloz Cardiac Cath Lab. We continuously invest in the latest technology and innovation — which means you'll always be working at the forefront of modern medicine.

A Culture You’ll Be Proud to Be Part Of

Our vision — To Be the Most Patient-Centric Hospital Anywhere — drives everything we do. But it’s our people who make that vision a reality. Physicians, nurses, staff, and volunteers come together here in a culture rooted in compassion, collaboration, and excellence.

When you join Henry Mayo, you're not just accepting a job offer. You're joining a family that genuinely cares — about our patients, our community, and you.

Located in Beautiful Valencia, California

Nestled in the vibrant Santa Clarita Valley, you'll enjoy an exceptional quality of life both inside and outside of work — with top-rated schools, scenic surroundings, and a welcoming community that generations of families proudly call home.

Ready to make your mark?

Join the team that’s been setting the standard for compassionate, innovative healthcare for nearly 50 years. Your next great chapter starts here.

Job Summary:

The SPD Technician is responsible for processing items using sterilization or high level disinfectant, the handling and care of instruments and proper packaging and preparation of applicable supplies for sterilization. The Sterile Processing Tech performs and participates in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• Knowledge of sterilization principles and hospital supplies for distribution
• Knowledge of surgical instrument names and use; sterilizer operations; OSHA, JCHO and AAMI standards and recommendations
• Customer service skills Effective communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Meditech experience a plus

Licensure and Certification:

• Sterile Processing certification required
  • Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST) Certification through IAHCSMM.
  • OR
  • Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech (CSPDT) Certification through CBSPD.
• Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) preferred

Education:

• High school graduate or GED equivalent

Experience:

• Two (2) years experience in sterile processing preferred