**Overview**

Arroyo Grande Community Hospital located in Arroyo Grande California is rated a top Joint Replacement Center by Blue Shield and is among the Top 10% in the nation for Joint Replacement. Arroyo has achieved the prestigious designation as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. The Emergency Department is one of the busiest in the county and nationally recognized for superior patient satisfaction. The hospital also provides the only comprehensive hospital-based Acute Rehabilitation Center on the Central Coast. Arroyo Grande Community Hospital is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more here (http://www.dignityhealth.org/arroyo-grande) at www.dignityhealth.org/arroyo-grande.

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**Responsibilities**

In keeping with the Marian Medical Center philosophy the SPD Technician supports and promotes the provision of quality patient care by cleaning processing and sterilization of instruments and surgical ware. Prepares surgical case carts. Monitors sterilizing equipment for correct parameters. Compiles data for Quality Control Measures for the department. Inventories all supply carts. Delivers equipment and medical supplies to nursing units. Assists in training of newly hired personnel.

**Qualifications**

**Minimum Qualifications:**

+ CPR - BLS within 30 days of hire date.

+ Effective verbal and written communication skills.

+ Ability to work tactfully and effectively with team members.

+ Demonstrates working knowledge of hospital safety policies and procedures.

+ Demonstrates knowledge of instrumentation used in surgical and invasive procedures.

+ Demonstrates ability to prioritize work, work without close supervision, and has a memory for details.

+ Ability to function in fast-paced, everchanging environment.

+ Ability to respond to telephone requests quickly and accurately.

+ Knowledge of medical terminology and medical supplies.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Six to twelve months of related experience desired.

+ Previous acute care experience in hospital with supplies preferred with emphasis on knowledge of medical supplies.

**Pay Range**

$23.67 - $29.71 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.