Sterile Processing Specialist

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Benefits website

Job summary

Sierra Medical Center, part of the Universal Health Services, Inc., seeks a Central Service Technician to perform basic activities and professional services related to the care and handling of surgical instruments. The role supports 24/7 operating room and sterilization workflows within a large hospital system.

Responsibilities include operating sterilizers, conducting tests, inspecting equipment, and maintaining clean, sterile instruments for patient care across departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as Central Service Technician.
• Obtains national certification within 18 months of hire into the department.

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper operation of sterilizers (Steam, Ethylene Oxide and Sterrad units) prior to use on a daily basis.
• Runs biological and chemical tests at the beginning of the day shift for both SPD and the OR; records results in the appropriate log.
• Inspects all sterilizers for visible signs of malfunction and reports to SPD Supervisor.
• Cleans and decontaminates all equipment and instruments using proper tools and cleaning agents.

Skills

Central Service Tech

Sterilization

Biological testing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sierra Medical Center, part of the Universal Health Services, Inc., seeks a Central Service Technician to perform basic activities and professional services related to the care and handling of surgical instruments. The role supports 24/7 operating room and sterilization workflows within a large hospital system.

Responsibilities include operating sterilizers, conducting tests, inspecting equipment, and maintaining clean, sterile instruments for patient care across departments.