Sterile Processing Technician - Sterile Processing - Full Time - Experience Required

SolutionHealth • Nashua, NH

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About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician is a member of the Surgical Services team and works under the direction of the Lead Technician. The technician collects used supplies according to the Surgical Services schedule and as needed, decontaminates instruments and equipment using manufacturers’ instructions, and packages and sterilizes instrument sets. The role collaborates with the Surgical Services team and supports sanitation and infection control across the facility.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with rotating call, weekends, and holidays. The position requires experience.

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 competencies within 180 days in instrument decontamination; instrument sterilization and packaging; operating and troubleshooting sterilization machines; computerized documentation; and quality audits.
• Sterile Processing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Collect used supplies for decontamination according to the Surgical Services schedule and as needed.
• Sort instruments.
• Pre-clean instruments using an ultrasonic process in preparation for mechanical washing.
• Operate mechanical washers.
• Inspect instruments for functionality and recommend replacement as needed.
• Assemble instrument trays according to count sheets.
• Select the appropriate sterilization process.
• Wrap and package instrument sets.
• Decontaminate instruments and equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions.
• Package and sterilize instrument sets.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED