Operating Room SPD Technician

Operating Room SPD Technician

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

This position performs a wide variety of technical and manual tasks in the Operating Room, under the direction of Surgical Services, in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Dignity Health. The Operating Room SPD Technician is a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for his/her contribution toward the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients and their families. Applies Dignity Health Core Values to the performance of every job duty. These Values include Dignity, Collaboration, Justice, Stewardship, and Excellence.

Minimum: High school graduate/General Studies upon hire and one (1) year of full-time experience as a central service technician or high school GED/General Studies upon hire and one (1) year of full time experience as a central service technician and six (6) months experience processing and assembly of surgical instruments. Experience requirement may be waived for individuals who have successfully completed a Central Service Technician (CST) externship at Sequoia Hospital. Certified and Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) upon hire required or Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Supervisor (CSPDS) upon hire required or Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Tech (CSPDT) upon hire required or Certified Sterile Processing Dist Tech (CSPDT-CBSPD) upon hire required. Completion of annual safety training. Completes and maintains required unit specific training.

Founded in 1950, Dignity Health - Sequoia Hospital is a 208-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Redwood City, California. Serving over 50,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, stroke care, and a birthing center. Additionally, Sequoia Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and recently was awarded the AMA/ASA's Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital's commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was recently named a Leapfrog 2025 Top General Hospital.