Lead Sterile Processing Technician - Sterile Processing - Full Time

SolutionHealth • Nashua, NH

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About The Position

As a member of the Surgical Services team, the Lead Sterile Processing Technician provides leadership and guidance to technicians and assists the supervisor with daily operations. The role collects used supplies for decontamination according to schedule and as needed. Following manufacturers’ instructions, the technician decontaminates instruments and equipment, packages instrument sets, and sterilizes them. The Lead Sterile Processing Technician works collaboratively with the Surgical Services team and reports to the Sterile Processing Supervisor.

The Sterile Processing Department supports surgical and procedural areas across hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and clinical settings. At Southern NH Medical Center, the department serves more than 25 departments and foundation facilities, with multiple weekday shifts and rotating weekend and call coverage.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two to three years of Sterile Processing Department experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and technical terminology related to Sterile Processing.

Nice To Haves

• Specialty certification through IAHCSAMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Services Materiel Management) preferred at the time of hire; certification may alternatively be achieved within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist the supervisor with daily operations.
• Assign and coordinate technicians’ daily responsibilities.
• Orient new technicians.
• Contribute to performance evaluations.
• Instruct technicians in new procedures and techniques.
• Collect used supplies for decontamination according to schedule and as needed.
• Decontaminate instruments and equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions.
• Package and sterilize instrument sets according to manufacturers’ instructions.
• Collaborate with the Surgical Services leadership team to set priorities.
• Order supplies and maintain appropriate stock levels.

Benefits

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Competitive pay.
• Tuition and certification reimbursement.
• Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Education and paid training courses for continued career progression.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED