Sterile Processing Specialist

Talentify; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Medical Center, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a dedicated Central Service Technician to support sterilization and the handling of surgical instruments in a busy hospital setting.

You will operate sterilizers, run daily tests, inspect equipment for malfunctions, and maintain clean, compliant decontamination workflows. Qualifications include a high school diploma, 1 year of CST experience, and a plan to obtain national certification within 18 months.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (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 beginning of the day shift for both SPD and the OR. Records results in appropriate log.
• Inspects all sterilizers for visible signs of malfunction and reports to SPD Supervisor.
• Cleans and decontaminates all equipment and instruments using the proper tools and cleaning agents.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sierra Medical Center, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a dedicated Central Service Technician to support sterilization and the handling of surgical instruments in a busy hospital setting.

You will operate sterilizers, run daily tests, inspect equipment for malfunctions, and maintain clean, compliant decontamination workflows. Qualifications include a high school diploma, 1 year of CST experience, and a plan to obtain national certification within 18 months.