LEAD STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN (VARIED)

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. Spring Valley Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission ("TJC") and has achieved TJC Advanced Certifications in Primary Heart Attack, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke, and Hip and Knee Total Joint Replacement. Spring Valley Hospital has garnered recognition by US News & World Report for its outstanding achievements in several specialty programs, such as Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Kidney Failure, COPD, and Stroke. Additionally, the Advanced Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center is a distinguished Center of Excellence and President's Circle award winning clinic, providing the highest quality in care and patient satisfaction. The hospital received the prestigious " Best Place to Have a Baby Gold Award, " highlighting its exceptional maternity services, which includes a dedicated entrance open 24 / 7 to the Birthplace Center.

ER at Blue Diamond , an Extension of Spring Valley Medical Center, is a freestanding emergency department providing 24 / 7 emergency care to infants, children and adults. ER at Blue Diamond has achieved TJC Advanced Certifications in Acute Stroke Ready and Acute Heart Attack Ready.

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").

Benefit Highlights :

• A rewarding and engaging work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Career and growth opportunities within VHS and its 300+ UHS Subsidiaries
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans along with a variety of voluntary benefits
• 401(k) with company match and discounted Stock Plan
• More Information is available on our Benefits Guest website : benefits.uhsguest.com

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. Is responsible for supply inventory management and clinic instrument rounds. Is responsible for mentoring, training, coaching, and role modeling of new Sterile Processing Techs. Serves a leader for the department to promote teamwork within the department and with other departments.

Qualifications

Qualifications :

Education High School diploma or equivalent. Associates degree or Bachelor's degree preferred. Experience Three years 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 Required : Certification as 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) is required. Additional two certifications listed below, must be acquired by new employees or current employees grandfathered into the role within two years. Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) and Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) formally known as International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) or Certified Surgical Instrument Specialist (CSIS) and Certified in Sterile Processing Management (CSPM) through Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD). Certifications must be maintained as a term of employment.

Other Microsoft office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word), various applications related to Instrument management (Censis, OneSource)

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About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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