STERILE PROCESSING TECH CERTIFIED

UHS • Las Vegas, NV

53d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Twelve months minimum in Sterile Processing.
• 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.
• Certification as Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) formally known as International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM). Staff members already certified at time of employment are grandfathered and it is acceptable to have either: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) formally known as International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) through Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD). Certification must be maintained.
• Various applications related to Instrument management (Censis, O

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• A rewarding and engaging work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Career and growth opportunities within VHS and its 300+ UHS Subsidiaries
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans along with a variety of voluntary benefits
• 401(k) with company match and discounted Stock Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees