Supervisor, Central Processing (SPD) - Evenings - La Jolla

Scripps Health; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripps Health in La Jolla is seeking a Sterile Processing Supervisor for a full-time, exempt role. The position operates weekdays 12:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with one rotating day off, and is housed in the Scripps Memorial La Jolla facility.

You will lead the operating room sterile processing team, ensuring thorough sterilization, decontamination, and quality control, while collaborating with nursing and OR staff to deliver safe patient care.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of sterilization processes and handling instrumentation.
• Understanding of quality control testing and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of disinfection methods and infection control principles.
• Familiarity with accreditation standards (AORN, AAMI, OSHA, JCAHO).

Responsibilities

• Lead the Operating Room Sterile Processing Department.
• Ensure thorough sterilization, decontamination, assembly, packaging, and storage of instruments.
• Oversee quality control and adherence to regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with OR nursing staff and hospital services to deliver safe patient care.
• Hire, train, evaluate, and counsel personnel; manage resources and budget.
• Serve as back-up for Materials Manager and maintain a compliant environment.

Skills

Leadership

Sterile processing knowledge

Infection control

Quality control

Job description

This is a full time, benefited position working weekdays generally from 12pm-10:30pm with one rotating day off. Located at Scripps Memorial La Jolla. This is an exempt and salaried position eligible for the Management Incentive Compensation Plan (MICP) at the Supervisor level.

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 Operating Room Sterile Processing Department.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of the sterilization process, including decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and storage of instrumentation and equipment.
• Must have a thorough understanding of quality control testing and all appropriate corrective actions to take if necessary.
• Must be knowledgeable in all methods of disinfection and sterilization. Must be knowledgeable in infection control principles and practices.
• Must also have knowledge of microbiology principles and surgical asepsis.
• Works collaboratively with nursing personnel in the OR and hospital services, medical staff administration to ensure that quality patient care is delivered.
• Duties include, hiring, on-going training, evaluating and counseling of personnel, setting and maintaining optimal standards for sterility assurance, and developing and maintaining a safe and organized professional environment.
• Must have knowledge of allocating and managing fiscal and human resources.
• Must have a thorough understanding of all applicable accreditation and regulatory standards, including AORN, AAMI, OSHA, and JCAHO.
• Prefer some knowledge in Materials Management procurement and distribution.
• Will serve as back-up for Materials Manager.
• Demonstrates ability to perform competencies as outlined in unit based Competency Assessment tools.