STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN (CERTIFIED)
About The Position
Valley Health Specialty Hospital is the first orthopedic surgery and inpatient rehabilitation facility in the Las Vegas area. The Valley Health Specialty Hospital is the first of its kind to offer both specialty orthopedics and inpatient rehab in one location 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.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Twelve months minimum in Sterile Processing preferred.
- 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 Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association is required. Certification must be maintained.
- Various applications related to Instrument management (Censis, OneSource), Microsoft office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
