Sterile Processing Tech (SPD) Transition Program - August 2024
Job Description
Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.
Why join Scripps Health?
AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:
- Made Becker's 150 Top Places to Work for 2024
- #5 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2023
- #78 in 2023 PEOPLE Companies that Care
- #100 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2024
- Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024
- Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years
The Scripps Sterile Processing Technician Transition Program is a 6-month program that includes course work and hands-on training based on the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) modules. At the end of the program, the trainee will be ready to take the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam. Positions at the end of the program will be full-time positions within the Sterile Processing Department (SPD).
A Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for sterilizing instrumentation and equipment through a series of critical steps. This work ensures that patients avoid infections and that doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals can access the instrumentation and equipment they need immediately.
Responsibilities of a Sterile Processing Technician at Scripps include:
- Cleaning, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of medical instruments, equipment, and supplies used for patient care
- Cleans and disinfects equipment requiring decontamination or sterilization according to designated principles of asepsis
- Responsible for testing and recording of sterilizer equipment performance to ensure operating within sterility standards
- Maintains established control systems for supplies and equipment processed
Locations Participating in February 2024 Program:
- Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
- Scripps Green Hospital
- Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
- Scripps Systemwide Resource Services/Float Pool (SSRS)
Program Dates: 8/26/2024 - 2/8/2025
Application Period: 5/5/2024 - 5/18/2024
Interview Period: 5/27/2024 - 6/21/2024
Interviews:
- Qualified candidates will receive an invitation to record a Modern Hire On-Demand Video Interview. The link to complete the video interview expires 72 hours from the time the invitation is emailed to the candidate.
- Hiring leaders will review these videos and invite selected candidates to schedule a live, virtual interview during the interview period.
Selected Candidates:
- Trainees are paid a flat hourly rate during the program and are promoted after successful completion of the program and obtainment of CRCST certification.
- The flat rate of pay for trainees in the August 2024 SPD Transition Program will be $23.50/hr.
- New hires/rehires must be available to start no later than 8/12/2024
- Must be available to complete the entire program - class attendance is mandatory
- NOTE: There is no paid time off (PTO) allowed during the program.
Program Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be able to speak, read, and follow instructions in English.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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