Supervisor, Sterile Processing - Full Time

When it comes to choosing a hospital, one thing is clear: quality and convenience count. Northern Nevada Medical Center's tradition of providing quality healthcare in a comfortable, accessible environment means peace of mind for the thousands of patients served by the hospital each year. Northern Nevada Medical Center is a 124-bed acute care hospital located on 23 hillside acres at 2375 E. Prater Way in Sparks, Nevada.

Website: https://www.nnmc.com 

Job Summary:

This Sterile Processing Tech Supervisor opportunity is full time at 40 hours per week, offers full benefits and a convenient schedule. We are searching for a Sterile Processing Tech Supervisor in conjunction with the Director of Surgical Services responsible for directing the hospital’s Sterile Processing Department program.  Oversees a wide variety of administrative, personnel, fiscal, and technical activities.  Assures that the department will meet or exceed the TJC requirements and be maintained in a cost effective manner.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assures that the standards of operation of the department are in compliance with the standards set by regulatory agencies (i.e., CMS and TJC).
• Directs the overall activities of the unit to include maintenance of labor standards.  Monitors the department budget.
• Provides a comprehensive department orientation to all new personnel and required training to all staff on an ongoing basis.  Maintains documentation of staff competence levels.

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! 
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

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. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues  during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.  

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com. 

Requirements:

• High School graduate or equivalent. Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.  Previous management experience preferred.
• Minimum of one (3) year experience as Sterile Processing Technician
• 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 (CHL) within one year of employment.
• Thorough knowledge of cleaning, sterilization and infection control procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology and nomenclature of items and equipment used by the department.

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