Surgical Instrument Technician (SPD) – Day Shift

Mission-Community-Hospital; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Community Hospital is seeking a SPD Technician for a full-time role on the Day Shift (3pm–11pm, Monday through Friday) in the San Fernando Valley. Responsibilities include instrument sterilization, tray setup, wrapping instruments, and transporting trays to the surgery department under RN guidance.

The position emphasizes teamwork, accurate documentation, and effective communication with the surgical team, with duties ranging from setup to equipment advocacy and inventory stocking.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required or to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Current California Fire Card is required.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
• Set up and wrap instrument trays for procedures.
• Transport sterilized trays between basements and first floor surgery.
• Coordinate with RN and team for scheduled surgeries and equipment deliveries.
• Notify RN of broken instruments and arrange repairs.
• Stock supplies and assist with instrument handling in operating rooms.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Advocacy

Job description

Mission Community Hospital is seeking a SPD Technician for a full-time role on the Day Shift (3pm–11pm, Monday through Friday) in the San Fernando Valley. Responsibilities include instrument sterilization, tray setup, wrapping instruments, and transporting trays to the surgery department under RN guidance.

The position emphasizes teamwork, accurate documentation, and effective communication with the surgical team, with duties ranging from setup to equipment advocacy and inventory stocking.