CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN (PER DIEM VARIED) STERILE PROCESSING

The Valley Health System; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Education & training center

Competitive compensation & generous PM

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Career opportunities within VHS and UH

Job summary

The Valley Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for its Summerlin Hospital operations in Las Vegas. The role focuses on reprocessing surgical instrumentation, maintaining sterile technique, and supporting the quality program across departments.

Responsibilities include decontamination, sterilization, case cart preparation, and mentoring new staff. A high school diploma, 12 months of SPD experience, CRCST certification, and strong English skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Twelve months minimum in Sterile Processing preferred.
• All SPD staff must be proficient in spoken and written English.
• CRCST certification through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association is required and must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Manage the reprocessing cycle for surgical instrumentation, including disassembly, decontamination, disinfection, inspection, testing, assembly, packaging, labeling, high level disinfection, and sterilization.
• Operate ultrasonic cleaners, washers, sterilizers and other equipment.
• Complete quality monitoring and documentation.
• Assist with supply inventory management and clinic instrument rounds.
• Mentor, train, coach, and role model for new Sterile Processing Techs.

Skills

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.

Qualifications

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 manufacturers' 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