Lead Sterile Processing Technician - Sterile Processing - Full Time - Evenings

SolutionHealth•Nashua, NH

22h

About The Position

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

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Achieve certification within one year of hire.
Two to three years of Sterile Processing Department experience
Knowledge of medical terminology and technical terminology related to Sterile Processing
Effective written and verbal skills
Demonstrated ability in the application of team building principles.
Ability to achieve the following competencies: Within 90 Days: Instrument inspection and decontamination, Perform instrument sterilization and packaging, Operate and troubleshoot various sterilization machines, Case preparation, Computerized documentation, Sterilizer quality audits

Responsibilities

Assist supervisor with daily operations.
Provide leadership and guidance to technicians.
Instruct technicians in new procedures and techniques.
Assign and coordinate daily responsibilities of technicians utilizing OR schedule.
Collect used supplies for decontamination according to schedule and as needed.
Decontaminate instruments and equipment using manufacturer’s instructions.
Prepare instrument sets for sterilization using manufacturer’s instructions
Participate in monitoring/control of OR inventory.

Benefits

Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Competitive pay
Tuition & Certification Reimbursement
Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
Education & Paid training courses for continued career progression & So much more !