STERILE PROCESSING TECH - Full Time Evenings

Northern Nevada Health System; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Prescription drug plan

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Northern Nevada Medical Center in Sparks, NV is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician for a full-time, 40-hour weekly schedule with afternoon/evening shifts. You will reprocess instruments, perform decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization and storage following infection control standards.

The role requires careful attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, and collaboration with Surgical Services and other hospital departments. Benefits are included for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Decontamination and sterilization procedures following infection control practices.
• Accurate assembly, packaging and inspection of instruments for sterilization.
• Ability to work under pressure and within hospital workflows.

Responsibilities

• Reprocess instrument management including decontamination, assembly, preparation, packaging and storage.
• Inspect and correctly assemble surgical instruments with proper packaging, integrators and BI's.
• Select appropriate sterilization or high-level disinfection method and confirm results.
• Care for instruments after sterilization including storage and handling.

Skills

Decontamination

Sterilization

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

When it comes to choosing a hospital, one thing is clear: quality and convenience count. Northern Nevada Medical Center's tradition of providing quality healthcare in a comfortable, accessible environment means peace of mind for the thousands of patients served by the hospital each year. Northern Nevada Medical Center is a 124-bed acute care hospital located on 23 hillside acres at 2375 E. Prater Way in Sparks, Nevada.

Website: https://www.nnmc.com

This Sterile Processing Tech opportunity is full time at 40 hours per week, offers full benefits and a convenient afternoon/evening schedule.

We are searching for a Sterile Processing Tech. You will be responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of Instrumentation, supplies and equipment dispensed by the department following established infection control practices. Initiates case carts for Surgical Services. Must be conscientious with regard to procedures and capable of working under pressure and interacting professionally with other departments within the hospital. Able to accept new ideas and learn position duties. Participates in the department's performance improvement activities.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for reprocessing cycle of instrument management: including decontamination, assembly, preparation and packaging for sterilization, sterilization, and storage.


• Responsible for inspection and correct assembly of surgical instruments including correct selection of packaging, integrators and BI's.


• Responsible for correct sterilization/high level disinfection of instruments including correct selection of sterilization or high level disinfection method.


• Responsible for correct care of instruments after sterilization/high level disinfection including interpretation of results and storage of instruments

Benefits for full and part time employees:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment


• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off


• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans


• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan


• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!


• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: https://benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.


• Experience: None necessary, completion of formal training in field preferred.


• License/Certification: Certified within one year of employment.

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.