Sterile Processing Tech (SPD) - La Jolla

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New Hire Retention Incentive up to $4,

Relocation assistance up to $3,000

Job summary

Scripps Health's Sterile Processing team at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla is seeking a full-time technician to handle cleaning, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of instruments used in patient care. The role requires 10-hour day shifts (0345-1430) and occasional weekend work.

You will work with the Surgery department, maintain asepsis standards, test sterilizer performance, and help keep supplies organized.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in sterile processing and aseptic technique.
• Ability to clean, decontaminate, sterilize, and package instruments.
• Maintain inventory and documentation for processed items.

Responsibilities

• Clean, package, sterilize, store, and distribute medical instruments and supplies.
• Clean and disinfect equipment requiring decontamination or sterilization.
• Respond to urgent sterilization requests to ensure patient safety and prevent bioburden.

Skills

Sterile processing

Decontamination

Instrumentation

Quality control

Tools

Autoclave equipment

Job 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 followingcriteria must be met:

• Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offerletter)
• 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 andmay result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically notedin your offer letter.