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

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time with benefits

MICP eligible

Job summary

Scripps Memorial La Jolla is seeking a Supervisor level leader for the Operating Room Sterile Processing Department. This full-time exempt role oversees decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and storage of instrumentation, collaborating with the OR and hospital services to ensure top-quality patient care.

The position is weekdays 12:00 pm to 10:30 pm with one rotating day off, located at Scripps Memorial La Jolla.

Qualifications

• Three years experience in sterile processing within an acute care setting.
• Computer proficiency with order entry, spreadsheet and database functionality preferred.
• Excellent communication, problem solving and planning skills.
• Ability to work well as a part of a leadership team.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Sterile processing leadership

Quality control

Staff management

Education

CRCST

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

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.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• Three years experience in sterile processing within an acute care setting.
• Computer proficiency with a working knowledge of order entry, spreadsheet and database functionality preferred.
• Excellent communication, problem solving and planning skills.
• Ability to work well as a part of a leadership team.
• Ability to direct others and negotiate desired results.

Required Certification/Registration:

• CRCST

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree
• Leadership experience
• Materials management procurement and distribution

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

Benefit Status

FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS

Pay Range (USD)

36.72 - 53.23

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.