Lead Sterile Processing Tech (SPD) - La Jolla

Scripps Health

La Jolla, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Cardiovascular, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Database Administration, Detail Oriented, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Healthcare, Hospital, Leadership, Maintenance Services, Medical Equipment, Medical Instrumentation, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oncology, Operations, Orthopedics, Patient Care, Performance Management, Process Improvement, Record Keeping, Staff Training, Sterilization, Team Player, Training Program
LOCATION
La Jolla, CA
POSTED
26 days ago

Job Description - Lead Sterile Processing Tech (SPD) - La Jolla (262003281)

Job Description

Lead Sterile Processing Tech (SPD) - La Jolla - 262003281

Description

This is a benefited, full-time position working primarily 10-hour varied evening shifts, typically from 1:45 PM-12:30 AM, with flexible weekend coverage as needed. Hours may vary based on department needs. This 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.
  • Beckers 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 for patient care.
  • Function with responsibility for assisting with daily department operations including staff scheduling, training, mentoring, and performance management.
  • Function as the technical expert for a particular service line and in this role is responsible for improving service line processes and daily quality outcomes.
  • Lead performance/process improvement projects.

Qualifications

Required Experience/Specialized Skills:

  • Completion of college training program for SPD or online study program or completion of formal on the job training program.
  • 1 year experience as SPD Tech.
  • Working knowledge of sterilizers, surgical instrumentation and medical equipment.
  • Proficient in MS Office and familiarity in database management.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Required Certification/Registration:

  • Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or CBSPD Certification.
  • 1 year experience in Central Processing.

Preferred Experience:

  • 2 years of SPD experience.
  • Leadership experience.

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

Job Posting

: May 22, 2026, 3:42:29 AM

Benefit Status: FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS

Minimum Rate (USD)

: 29.73 -

Maximum Rate (USD)

: 41.71

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.

About the Company

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Scripps Health

Change lives. Starting with yours.

At Scripps, we're interested in people who are interested in new possibilities. People who can handle the small stuff without losing sight of the big picture. Who build bridges, not walls, knowing we can do more together than we can alone.

Here, you'll be part of a team that delivers outstanding healthcare in a supportive, respectful environment that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to Work.
You'll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates.
So if you're open to change, go ahead and open the door to possibilities.

There is no better time than now to join the Scripps Health team. Our dedication to providing a superior workplace has earned us numerous accolades, including one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE Magazine, among the "Best Employers for Workers Over age 50" by AARP, and listed among the "100 Best Employers" by Working Mother Magazine among others. We realize that our employees are our most valuable asset, so we have created a culture that offers unlimited opportunities for growth and career satisfaction.

Our history of medical excellence and community-based care spans more than 80 years. We credit our tradition of health care excellence to the dedicated individuals who make up the Scripps team. World-renowned for diagnosis, treatment and management of disease, Scripps is at the forefront of medical innovation, clinical research and technology.

  • Five hospital campuses
  • Clinic locations throughout San Diego
  • More than 2,600 affiliated physicians
  • Home health care and associated support services

We're proud of the range and quality of the benefits we offer to our employees, from massage therapy and our Scripps Wellness Program to tuition reimbursement, growth opportunities and work/life resources. There's a lot more to our benefits than your typical plan.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1924
WEBSITE
http://www.scripps.org/careers