Scripps Mercy Hospital has served central and downtown San Diego since 1890 and is the oldest medical center in the county. The San Diego campus is located near the corner of 5th Avenue and Washington Street in Hillcrest.
Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista.
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego’s campus includes the O’Toole Breast Care Center, a 24-hour emergency room that is a Level I Trauma Center, outpatient physical rehabilitation, minimally invasive robotic surgery and our childbirth unit (including a Level II neonatal intensive care unit).
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This is a benefited, full time position generally working Monday-Friday from 1000-1830. Located at Scripps Mercy San Diego in Hillcrest.
Why join Scripps Health?
At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:
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Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
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Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2026.
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Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
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Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
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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.
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Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.
Why Mercy San Diego SPD?
- Team-Driven Environment with Growth Opportunities: Join a supportive and collaborative team eager to mentor and teach, providing ample learning opportunities and clear pathways for career advancement into leadership roles.
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Fast-Paced, Dynamic Workplace: Excel in a high-energy setting that fosters professional development and personal growth, surrounded by passionate colleagues dedicated to excellence.
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Prime Location: Work in the heart of San Diego at Scripps Mercy, offering a vibrant atmosphere and access to one of the best regions for work-life balance.
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 ensure 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.
- Coordinates daily communication and operational needs with affiliated departments.
- May function as department lead with responsibility for assisting with daily department operations including staff scheduling, training, mentoring, and performance management.
- May 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.
- Leads performance/process improvement projects.
Experience/Specialized Skills:
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Completion of college training program for SPD or online study program or completion of formal on the job training program.
- 5 years of SPD experience in a hospital setting preferred.
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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
At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization 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 unlock your potential.
Position Pay Range: $29.73-$41.71/hour
