STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN (CERTIFIED) (PER DIEM)
About The Position
The Sterile Processing Technician manages the reprocessing cycle for surgical instrumentation, including disassembly, decontamination, disinfection, inspection, testing, assembly, packaging, labeling, high-level disinfection, and sterilization. The role cares for and operates ultrasonic cleaners, washers, sterilizers, and other equipment, and completes quality monitoring and documentation. The technician picks supplies and instruments to prepare case carts for surgery, performs quality assurance activities, and assists with supply inventory management and clinic instrument rounds. The role also assists with mentoring, training, coaching, and role modeling for new Sterile Processing Technicians. All duties are performed with a commitment to excellence, quality, and customer service. This per-diem position is at Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center, a 336-bed facility serving the Northwest Las Vegas community as part of the Valley Health System.
Requirements
- Certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association is required and must be maintained.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English is required for all Sterile Processing Department staff.
- Twelve months minimum of sterile processing experience is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Twelve months minimum in Sterile Processing preferred.
- Experience with instrument management applications such as Censis and OneSource.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Responsibilities
- Manage the reprocessing cycle for surgical instrumentation, including disassembly, decontamination, disinfection, inspection, testing, assembly, packaging, labeling, high-level disinfection, and sterilization.
- Care for and operate ultrasonic cleaners, washers, sterilizers, and other equipment.
- Complete quality monitoring and documentation.
- Pick supplies and instruments to prepare case carts for surgery.
- Perform quality assurance activities.
- Assist with supply inventory management and clinic instrument rounds.
- Assist with mentoring, training, coaching, and role modeling for new Sterile Processing Technicians.
- Perform duties with a commitment to excellence, quality, and customer service.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment.
- Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
- 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
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