**Overview** French Hospital Medical Center located in San Luis Obispo California has been named one of the Nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics and is rated among the top hospitals in the nation for cardiac orthopedic and GI services. French Hospital has achieved the prestigious designation as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. The Copeland Forbes and Rossi Cardiac Care Center provides the latest innovative cardiac and imaging technology. The hospital is also home to the unique Hearst Cancer Resource Center offering free education resources and support to cancer patients and their families. French Hospital Medical Center 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. To learn more go here (http://www.dignityhealth.org/FrenchHospital) to www.dignityhealth.org/FrenchHospital. One Community. One Mission. One California (https://youtu.be/RrPuiSnALJY?si=pvQgPZ6ZWZM60TPV) **Responsibilities** In keeping with the Dignity Health core values supports and promotes the provision of quality patient care by cleaning processing and sterilization of instruments and surgical trays. SPD was established to centralize the decontamination sterilization assembly distribution and control of sterile items nonsterile items and equipment used in all areas of the hospital. By centralizing these activities it is possible to provide more effective and efficient service. The overall objective of SPD is to have the right item at the right place at the right time in the right condition. To read, write and follow written and oral instruction. To communicate effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds. To acquire and practice thorough knowledge of the principles of aseptic technique when carrying out various functions in the Sterile Processing Department. To participate in ongoing inservices training and on the job training. To follow exact procedures for every assignment. To perform arithmetic computations in determining the amount of supplies needed, issued and returned. To work independently without close supervision. Friendly, courteous, cooperative, team oriented, proactive attitude, problem solving skills and detailed accuracy are required. **Qualifications** **Minimum Qualifications** + High School education or equivalent required. + National Certification held current and in good standing. + Holds a current certification from one of the following organizations, IAHCSMM or CBSPDT: + 1)Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution Inc. + 2) International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material. + Holds a current BLS certification - within 90 days **Preferred Qualfications:** + Six to twelve months of related experience desired. **Pay Range** $26.23 - $31.18 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.