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Apple Family Dentistry

Dental assistant

Sparks, NV

$18 - $23/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

Prepare and sterilize instruments and dental materials. Ensure patient comfort by providing ... Handle billing, insurance verification, and processing payments. Provide patients with post ...

Apple Family Dentistry

Dental assistant

Sparks, NV · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

Prepare and sterilize instruments and dental materials. Ensure patient comfort by providing ... Handle billing, insurance verification, and processing payments. Provide patients with post ...

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How much do sterile processing assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for sterile processing assistant in Nevada is $28.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.34 and $33.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a sterile processing assistant?

A Sterile Processing Assistant is responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, and preparing medical instruments and equipment used in healthcare settings. They ensure all tools are properly disinfected, stored, and distributed to various departments to prevent infections and maintain patient safety. Their duties also include monitoring sterilization processes, maintaining inventory, and following strict infection control protocols. This role is essential in hospitals, surgical centers, and other medical facilities to support healthcare professionals in providing safe patient care.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a sterile processing assistant?

As a Sterile Processing Assistant, your daily responsibilities include cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing surgical instruments and medical equipment, assembling instrument trays, and maintaining proper documentation of sterilization processes. You will also be responsible for inspecting instruments for damage and ensuring they are stored correctly before being distributed to various hospital or clinical departments. The role often involves working closely with surgical teams and other healthcare staff to anticipate instrument needs and provide support in a timely manner. This position requires strict adherence to infection control protocols and attention to detail to ensure patient safety. You may work shifts including evenings or weekends, as hospitals and clinics require these services around the clock.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a sterile processing assistant, and why are they important?

Sterile Processing Assistants require attention to detail, basic knowledge of infection control procedures, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent; some employers may prefer completion of a sterile processing certification program. Familiarity with sterilization equipment, tracking systems, and compliance with standards like those from AAMI or IAHCSMM is often needed. Strong time management, communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively help individuals excel in fast-paced hospital or clinic settings. These qualifications are vital to ensure the safe preparation and distribution of medical instruments, protecting both staff and patients from potential infections.

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Infographic showing various Sterile Processing Assistant job openings in Nevada as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 73% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $58,233 per year, or $28 per hour.

Sterile Processing Technician

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI)

Reno, NV

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

United Surgical Partners International rating

5.7

Company rating: 5.7 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Swift Surgery Center of Reno is seeking a motivated Sterile Processing Technician - Full Time to join our team.   

Swift Surgery Center of Reno is a fast-paced, multi-specialty, ASC environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families.     We offer an elevated patient experience for services across several specialties, including orthopedics, spine, and interventional pain management.

What You Will Do   (Job Summary):

Provides direct patient care by assisting patients and clinic staff with a variety of functions. This position will have a high focus on Central Sterile Processing and OR support, and will assist in PreOp and PACU as needed maintaining a clean and orderly patient care environment assisting nursing staff with appropriate patient care support.  Consistently demonstrates the primary goal of efficiently providing surgical services that exceed customer expectations and improve clinical and financial operations.

Monday-Friday work schedule

NO call required

NO Nights, NO Weekends, NO Holiday work hours

What We Offer                                          

USPI offers the following benefits, subject to employment status:       

  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) - Starting PTO accrual is 15 days per year.
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.

Required Skills

Qualifications: 

        High School Diploma or GED

·       1+ years of Sterile Processing experience in medical setting 

·       Completion of a Sterile Process program 

        CRCST or CSPDT certification preferred

·       Experience with all types of sterilizers

·       Knowledge of operating room instrumentation and procedures

·       Familiarity with medical terminology and departmental supply items

·       Ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions of the patient when needed

Who We Are

We are part of a much larger team with United Surgical Partners International (USPI).  At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.


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