Sterile Processing Technician - Per Diem Variable

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.

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.

Under general supervision, performs standardized and progressively complex sterile processing functions to support safe patient care. Reprocesses reusable medical devices and surgical instrumentation for use in the Operating Room and other clinical departments by cleaning, decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, packaging, sterilizing, storing, and distributing items in accordance with facility policies, manufacturers' Instructions for Use (IFU), and applicable standards and guidelines (AAMI, CDC, The Joint Commission, OSHA). Operates sterilization and reprocessing equipment as assigned and accurately completes required documentation within instrument tracking and sterility assurance systems to support traceability, quality control, and regulatory compliance. Performs related duties as assigned within the scope of classification.

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 
• 1 year of Instrumentation/sterilization in an acute hospital.

Preferred qualifications:

• Coursework/Training: Training course in Sterile Processing.

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.