SPD Technician I - Full-Time/Nights
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- Nights
How this pay compares
This posting states $24.15–$35 an hour. Open sterile processing technician jobs in California post a median of $31.34 an hour, the middle half $29.82–$35.55, across 111 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Sterile processing technicians employed in California earn a median of $29.50 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Sterile processing technicians in California: pay by town and employer
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OSHA inspected Valley Children's Hospital in Madera, CA on 18 Nov 2025 and cited 2 violations, most under California's workplace violence prevention rule for health care, $1,075 in penalties as they stand. A citation says what OSHA found then, not how the site is now. Workplace injuries and OSHA citations.
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About the job
Job Summary
This position is accountable for cleaning, inspecting, assembly, high-level disinfection, and/or sterilization of all instrumentation, and/or medical devices for the hospital. Responsible for accurately entering data into an instrument tracking system. Follows departmental policies, processes, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma/G.E.D. (required)
Licenses and Certifications
- CRCST - Certified Registered Central Service Technician - HSPA - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association within 12 months of hire or transfer into position (required) Or
- CBSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician - Certified Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution within 12 months of hire or transfer into position (required)
Work Experience
- Minimum one (1) year Sterile processing experience. (preferred)
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and knowledge of instrumentation and medical devices.
- Computer Skills Demonstrates proficiency in computer skills.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation Range
$24.15 - $35.00
Workshift
Night (United States of America)
Position Exempt
No
FTE %
100
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Daily Hours
8
Have Questions?
Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at recruiting@valleychildrens.org
Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.
From Valley Children's Healthcare's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Valley Children's Healthcare
Pediatric health care network with a 358 (source: Valley Children's Healthcare, About Us)-bed children's hospital in Madera, plus specialty care centers and primary care practices serving children in Central California. Source: Valley Children's Healthcare, About Us
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