CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN (FULL TIME VARIED) STERILE PROCESSING

The Valley Health System; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education center

Competitive pay

Benefits package

401(k) plan

Career opportunities

Job summary

The Valley Health System in Las Vegas, NV seeks a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to manage the reprocessing cycle for surgical instrumentation, including decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization. You will operate ultrasonic cleaners and sterilizers, ensure quality monitoring, and document every step to support safe patient care.

Responsibilities include preparing case carts, assisting with instrument rounds, and helping with supply inventory while mentoring newer staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Twelve months minimum in Sterile Processing preferred.
• Certification in CRCST is required and must be maintained.
• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written.
• Experience with SPD software and MS Office is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage reprocessing cycle for surgical instrumentation including decontamination and sterilization.
• Operate ultrasonic cleaners, washers, sterilizers and related equipment.
• Complete quality monitoring and documentation.
• Prepare case carts and assist with instrument rounds.
• Aid inventory management and mentor new Sterile Processing Techs.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Quality monitoring

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Censis

OneSource

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

Summerlin Hospital is a 496-bed hospital featuring emergency services; a busy maternity department with an average of 450 deliveries per month; a Children’s Medical Center with a NICU, a pediatric ICU and separate pediatric ER; advanced cardiovascular care, surgical services, women’s health, and oncology care. Summerlin Hospital is an accredited Chest Pain with PCI facility and a Primary Stroke Center and has received multiple awards from the American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines program.

The Valley Health System (VHS), with six hospitals in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada, is looking for exceptional people who share our vision and values. We focus on clearly defined goals designed to bring about exemplary patient care. We give our employees the structure to achieve these goals by providing advanced technological systems, processes, and practice; performance improvement and patient safety standards to foster positive patient outcomes; a collaborative practice model; evidence-based practice; and education and development programs to support recruitment and retention.

VHS is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). Each employee at VHS takes part in the UHS Service Excellence Program. The program is guided by three standards: "Treat everyone as a guest. Demonstrate professionalism and excellence in the things I do. Practice teamwork." The talent and dedication of all UHS employees is what makes the company unique.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Comprehensive education and training center
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career opportunities within VHS and UHS Subsidies

Job Description

Manages the reprocessing cycle for surgical instrumentation, including disassembly, decontamination, disinfection, inspection, testing, assembly, packaging, labeling, high level disinfection, and sterilization. Cares for and operates ultrasonic cleaners, washers, sterilizers, and other equipment. Completes quality monitoring and documentation. Picks supplies and instruments to prepare case carts for surgery. Performs quality assurance activities. Assists with supply inventory management and clinic instrument rounds. Assists with mentoring, training, coaching, and role modeling for new Sterile Processing Techs. Performs all duties with a commitment to excellence, quality, and customer service.

Job Requirements

Education: High School Graduate or equivalent preferred.

Experience: Twelve months minimum in Sterile Processing preferred.

Technical Skills: Due to the highly technical nature, especially related to interpretation of manufacturer’s Instructions for Use (IFU), ALL SPD staff must be proficient in spoken and written English.

License/Certification: Certification as Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association is required. Certification must be maintained.

Other: Various applications related to Instrument management (Censis, OneSource), Microsoft office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.