About this role
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
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Associate Sterile Processing Technician ar Providence Saint Johns Health Center in Santa Monica, CA. This position is a full time, variable shift and will work 8 hours a day. 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 the direct supervision and guidance of qualified Sterile Processing personnel, performs entry-level sterile processing duties while completing required facility-based clinical training, orientation, and competency validation. The Associate Sterile Processing Technician has completed the didactic portion of an approved sterile processing education program and applies this foundational knowledge during supervised clinical training after hire. Participates in the cleaning, decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable medical devices and surgical instrumentation in accordance with facility policies, manufacturers' Instructions for Use, and applicable standards and guidelines. Performs assigned duties within demonstrated competency and progressively assumes additional responsibilities as training and competency requirements are completed. 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:
• Coursework/Training: Completion of the required didactic or classroom portion of an accredited or organization-approved sterile processing technician education program. • Coursework/Training: Eligibility to complete the clinical, hands-on, or practicum portion of the sterile processing program following employment. • National Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association within 1 year of hire or • National Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution within 1 year of hire. Preferred qualifications:
• H.S. Diploma or GED - General education. • 6 months of exposure through laboratory, simulation, observation, volunteer, or healthcare experience. Prior hands-on clinical sterile processing experience is not required because clinical training will be completed upon hire. 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. Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.