Senior Sterile Processing Technician - INTERNAL ONLY

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

Schedules, assigns, and monitors work, and sterilizes and assembles surgical instruments and patient equipment. UMC is an academic medical center serving Southern Nevada and is the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District. It is home to Nevada’s only nonprofit Level I Trauma Center, Verified Burn Center, and Multi-Organ Transplant Center. The position is open only to current UMC employees.

Requirements

• Equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Two years of experience as a sterile processing technician.
• CRCST or CBSPD certification at the time of hire.
• Must be a current UMC employee.
• Knowledge of detergents and disinfectants; cleaning methods for various instruments; specialized surgical instrumentation; patient care equipment; infection control and sterilization principles and practices; references for uncommonly used instruments; methods for disassembling instruments for washing; safety practices; patient rights; infection control policies; hazardous materials handling, storage, use, and disposal; and emergency response policies and procedures.
• Skill in using ultrasonic, steam, and pressure washer sterilizers; operating autoclaves and ETO sterilizers; working effectively as a team member; communicating with people from diverse backgrounds; maintaining effective working relationships; and using equipment efficiently, effectively, and safely.
• Physical ability to work in a clinical setting, use standard equipment, stand and/or walk for extended periods, read printed materials and VDT screens, and communicate in person and by telephone.
• Strength and agility to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, assign, and monitor work.
• Sterilize and assemble surgical instruments and patient equipment.
• Triage the order of washing instruments.
• Assemble instrument trays and crash carts.
• Monitor sterilization and read biological test results before and after incubation.
• Develop work schedules.
• Handle biohazardous waste and anesthesia gas safely.

Benefits

• Employer-paid Nevada PERS pension plan
• Competitive salary and benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED