Universal Health Services
STERILE PROCESSING TECH - Full Time Evenings
Universal Health Services, Sparks, Nevada, United States, 89434
Sterile Processing Technician Opportunity
When it comes to choosing a hospital, one thing is clear: quality and convenience count. Northern Nevada Medical Center offers quality healthcare in a comfortable, accessible environment. Located on 23 hillside acres at 2375 E. Prater Way in Sparks, Nevada, this hospital is a 124-bed acute care facility. We have a full-time opportunity for a Sterile Processing Technician at 40 hours per week, offering full benefits and a convenient afternoon/evening schedule. As a Sterile Processing Technician, you will be responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of instrumentation, supplies, and equipment following established infection control practices. You will also initiate case carts for surgical services. Must be conscientious with regard to procedures and capable of working under pressure and interacting professionally with other departments within the hospital. Able to accept new ideas and learn position duties. Participates in the department's performance improvement activities. Job Duties: Interacts professionally with patients and family. Provides patient with explanations and verbal reassurance, as necessary. Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain. Adapts procedures to meet individual needs of infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients for treatment. Prepares room in a timely manner with all anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment for each individual surgical/pain procedure, or all anticipated endoscopes, instruments, supplies, and equipment of each individual GI Lab procedure. Accurately completes operating room counts (instruments, sponges, sharps); follows proper procedure in the event of incorrect count; reports all discrepancies to Circulating RN and surgeon and/or corrects immediately Benefits for full and part-time employees: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive compensation & generous paid time off Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries! 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. 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. Qualifications Requirements: High School graduate or equivalent. Minimum of one (1) year experience as Central Service Technician. Obtains national certification within 18 months of hire into the department. 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.
When it comes to choosing a hospital, one thing is clear: quality and convenience count. Northern Nevada Medical Center offers quality healthcare in a comfortable, accessible environment. Located on 23 hillside acres at 2375 E. Prater Way in Sparks, Nevada, this hospital is a 124-bed acute care facility. We have a full-time opportunity for a Sterile Processing Technician at 40 hours per week, offering full benefits and a convenient afternoon/evening schedule. As a Sterile Processing Technician, you will be responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of instrumentation, supplies, and equipment following established infection control practices. You will also initiate case carts for surgical services. Must be conscientious with regard to procedures and capable of working under pressure and interacting professionally with other departments within the hospital. Able to accept new ideas and learn position duties. Participates in the department's performance improvement activities. Job Duties: Interacts professionally with patients and family. Provides patient with explanations and verbal reassurance, as necessary. Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain. Adapts procedures to meet individual needs of infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients for treatment. Prepares room in a timely manner with all anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment for each individual surgical/pain procedure, or all anticipated endoscopes, instruments, supplies, and equipment of each individual GI Lab procedure. Accurately completes operating room counts (instruments, sponges, sharps); follows proper procedure in the event of incorrect count; reports all discrepancies to Circulating RN and surgeon and/or corrects immediately Benefits for full and part-time employees: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive compensation & generous paid time off Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries! 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. 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. Qualifications Requirements: High School graduate or equivalent. Minimum of one (1) year experience as Central Service Technician. Obtains national certification within 18 months of hire into the department. 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.