STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN (CERTIFIED)

Valley Health Specialty 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.

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.

Education: High School diploma 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).

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