LEAD STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN

Responsibilities

Valley Health Specialty Hospital is the first orthopedic surgery and inpatient rehabilitation facility in the Las Vegas area. The Valley Health Specialty Hospital is the first of its kind to offer both specialty orthopedics and inpatient rehab in one location.

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

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: 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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