Sterile Processing Technician - Sterile Processing - Full Time - Evenings

SolutionHealth•Nashua, NH

18h

About The Position

Come work at the best place to give and receive care! Job Description: Sterile Processing Technician - Full Time Monday- Friday, 2:30pm-11:00pm, rotating call, weekends, and Holidays Who We Are: The Sterile Processing Department is the foundation of surgical and procedural areas within hospitals, ASC’s and clinical arenas. SPD has a strong focus on teamwork within the department and surgical services. At SNHMC we are currently servicing 25+ departments, and foundation facilities. Our department runs with three shifts during the week and rotating weekends and call for weekend coverage. With entry level positions and room for career advancement, sterile processing technicians play a critical role in the sanitation and infection control efforts of a healthcare facility. About the Job: As a member of the Surgical Services team, the Sterile Processing Technician collects used supplies for decontamination according to Surgical Services schedule and as needed. Using manufacturers’ instructions, the Sterile Processing Technician decontaminates instruments and equipment and then packages and sterilizes instrument sets. This role works in collaboration with the Surgical Services team under the direction of the Lead Technician.

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED
Knowledge of medical terminology and technical terminology related to Sterile Processing
Effective written and verbal skills
Ability to achieve the following competencies: Within 180 days: Instrument decontamination, Instrument sterilization and packaging, Operate and troubleshoot sterilization machines, Computerized documentation, Quality audits

Responsibilities

Sort instruments.
Pre-clean instruments using ultrasonic process in preparation for mechanical wash.
Operate mechanical washer.
Inspect instruments for functionality and recommends replacement as needed.
Assemble instrument trays according to count sheets.
Select appropriate sterilization process.
Wrap and packages instrument sets.

Benefits

Southern NH Medical Center is a 5-time Magnet designated hospital
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!