Sterile Processing Technician

Dartmouth Health•Manchester, NH

About The Position

Responsible for the primary decontamination and assembly of surgical instrumentation and supplies. The technician cleans and disinfects equipment from the floors, endoscopes, and surgical instrumentation; operates washers; and supports department supply, cart, and instrument processing activities. The role also requires learning General Surgery instrumentation and one additional service, and obtaining one of the listed certifications within two years of hire.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Basic computer skills.
Obtain one of the following within two years of hire: Certified Sterile Processing Manager (CSPM), Certified Surgical Instrument Specialist (CSIS), Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPD), Certified Ambulatory Surgery Sterile Processing Technician (CASSPT), or Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER).

Nice To Haves

Prior CSR experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct quality control checks on instrumentation for function, defects, breakage, and overall condition.
Assemble kits, sets, and packages according to content/count sheets, including General Surgery and Back Up instrumentation.
Work with Team Leaders to communicate concerns regarding instrumentation.
Communicate content/count sheet and instrumentation discrepancies to CSR Leaders.
Expand knowledge of specialty instrumentation and other services by learning General Surgery instruments and one additional service.
Assist with rotation of stock and removal of out-of-date supplies.
Fold towels, restock and distribute supplies, and wrap basins.
Unload instrument and cart washers; dry and put away items.
Report suspected equipment malfunctions to a Supervisor or Team Lead.
Maintain knowledge of and ability to operate all washers.
Assist with restocking supplies, clearing the Decontam window, unloading the Decontam elevator, replenishing racks, and breaking down case carts.
Replenish trash carts for the OR.
Clean and disinfect equipment from the floors, endoscopes, and surgical instrumentation.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.