STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN CERTIFIED (VARIED)

at  Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center

Responsibilities:
Spring Valley Hospital is a member of The Valley Health System, a network of six acute care hospitals that provide care for patients throughout Southern Nevada and nearby communities. Located in southwest Las Vegas, the 364-bed hospital offers emergency care, advanced cardiovascular and neurological surgeries and procedures, surgical services, women’s health, comprehensive maternity services, and a level III neonatal intensive care unit. In addition to Joint Commission Accreditation and Certifications for Primary Heart Attack and Hip and Total Knee Replacement, Spring Valley Hospital has been recognized by US News & World Report for the highest achievements in specialty programs such as Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Kidney Failure, COPD, Stroke. In addition, Spring Valley Hospital has been recognized for excellence in Chest Pain, Orthopedic Services, and Advanced Wound Care. Spring Valley Hospital was recognized as a “Best Place to Have a Baby Gold Award” and offers exceptional maternity services with the only dedicated entrance open 24/7 to the Birthplace Center.
www.springvalleyhospital.com
The Valley Health System (“VHS”) 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. We focus on clearly defined goals designed to bring about exemplary patient care. Since 1979, we have been providing care to the more than two million people living in Southern Nevada and its surrounding communities. VHS is committed to training the next generation of healthcare providers including physicians, nurses, therapists and others in the allied health support services. The talent and dedication of the over 9,000 employees of VHS is what makes the company unique. VHS is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (“UHS”).

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.
Qualifications:

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education High School diploma or equivalent.
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 Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through International Association of Healthcare Central Sterile Materiel Management (IAHCSMM)) is required. Certification must be maintained.
Other Various applications related to Instrument management (Censis, OneSource), Microsoft office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

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