Sterile Processing Tech (SPD) - Jefferson (Oceanside)

Scripps Health; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripps Health in Oceanside is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to join the SPD team. You will clean, sterilize, package, store, and distribute instruments and equipment used in patient care, ensuring aseptic standards and timely delivery to operating rooms.

The role requires knowledge of sterilizers and surgical instrumentation, excellent communication skills, and CRCST or CBSPD certification within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• 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.
• CRCST or CBSPD Certification (must not be provisional) with six months to obtain after hire.

Responsibilities

• Clean, package, sterilize, store, and distribute medical instruments and supplies used in procedures for patient care.
• Disinfect equipment per asepsis principles and ensure sterility standards are met.
• Respond to requests for sterilization or delivery of sterilized instruments to avoid any patient exposure to bioburden.
• Test and record sterilizer equipment performance to ensure compliance with sterility standards.
• Maintain control systems for supplies and equipment processed.

Skills

Sterilization

Surgical instruments

Medical equipment

Communication skills

CRCST or CBSPD certification

Education

SPD training program or equivalent

Job description

This is a benefited, full time position with varied 10-hr day shifts starting at either 6:30 AM or 7:30 AM. The position is located at Scripps Clinic Jefferson in Oceanside.

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 Scripps Clinic Jefferson SPD?

• Highly Organized & Efficient: Work in a well-structured department where processes run smoothly, setting you up for success every day.
• Supportive, Team-Oriented Environment: Be part of a collaborative group that values teamwork and has your back.
• Specialty Focus on Orthopedics: Gain expertise and thrive in a department where orthopedics is the primary specialty.

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.

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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

• 3-5 years SPD experience.
• Lead SPD experience.

Job: Pt Care Technical

Primary Location: Northern San Diego County-OCEANSIDE-SCF 78/Jefferson

Work Locations: SCF 78/Jefferson, 2205 Vista Way, Oceanside 92054

Organization: Scripps Clinic

Job Posting: Sep 30, 2026, 2:29:58 PM

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.