STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN CERTIFIED (FULL TIME VARIED) STERILE PROCESSING

The Valley Health System; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Career opportunities within VHS/UHS

Job summary

The Valley Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician at Summerlin Hospital in Las Vegas. The role involves managing the reprocessing cycle for surgical instrumentation, operating ultrasonic cleaners, washers, and sterilizers, and ensuring quality documentation and case cart preparation.

Requirements include high school graduate, CRCST certification, and at least 1 year in sterile processing. Proficiency in English and familiarity with instrument-management software (Censis,

Qualifications

• Twelve months minimum in Sterile Processing preferred.
• CRCST certification through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association; certification must be maintained.
• Proficient in English for interpreting IFU and job duties.
• Experience with instrument management systems and MS Office is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the reprocessing cycle for surgical instrumentation.
• Operate ultrasonic cleaners, washers, sterilizers and related equipment.
• Complete quality monitoring and documentation; prepare case carts for surgery.
• Mentor and train new Sterile Processing Technicians; contribute to team excellence.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

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 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).