Sterile Processing Technician - Per Diem

Sterile Processing Technician at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, CA. This position is Per-Diem and will work 8-hour, Variable shifts based on the needs of the department. 

Conducts a variety of complex and detailed tasks to accomplish the effective, safe reprocessing of reusable devices in SPD, Surgery, and other hospital departments. Cleans, disinfects, assembles, inspects, and sterilizes complex, specialty instruments and equipment for surgical use.  Operates Sterile Processing and Operating Room equipment.  Completes OR and SPD recordkeeping  pertaining to sterility assurance and instrument counts.

Providence Saint John's Health Center has been recognized as a Magnet® hospital in 2025 —a prestigious designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which recognizes organizations that provide the highest-quality care. Only 9.96% of U.S. hospitals earn Magnet® recognition, which means that only 1% of U.S. hospitals are four times designated.  We are also recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 17 types of care by U.S. News & World Report and honored by Newsweek and Healthgrades for exceptional clinical quality. Be a part of our distinguished team dedicated to excellence in patient care.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Saint Johns Health Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications: 

• Within 1 year of hire: National Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association, Or
• Within 1 year of hire: National Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training: Training course in Sterile Processing.
• 2 years of Instrumentation/sterilization in an acute hospital.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.