Sterile Processing Technician - $19-25 per hour
Job Details
Full Job Description
The Valley Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for a job in LAS VEGAS, Nevada.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Sterile Processing Technician
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Staff
Responsibilities
Summerlin Hospital is a 485-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.
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.
QualificationsJob Requirements:
Education:
High School Graduate or equivalent
preferred.
Experience:
Twelve months minimum in Sterile Processing.
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 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.
Other:
Various applications related to Instrument management (Censis, OneSource), Microsoft office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
Compensation Range:
$ 19.00 - $ 25.17 / hour
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
Valley Health System Job ID #1707-244212. Posted job title: sterile processing technician certified (full time nights) sterile processing
About The Valley Health SystemThe Valley Health System is an integrated system of care in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada comprised of acute care hospitals, physician practices and a variety of outpatient services. Since 1979, we have been providing care to the more than two million people living in Southern Nevada and its surrounding communities. Our hospitals are:
• Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center
• Henderson Hospital
• Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center
• Summerlin Hospital Medical Center
• Valley Hospital Medical Center
• Valley Health Specialty Hospital
• West Henderson-Coming Winter 2024
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