Sterile Processing Technician

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health • Manchester, NH

5d

About The Position

Responsible for the primary decontamination and assembly of surgical instrumentation and supplies. The technician performs quality checks, assembles kits and instrument sets, supports inventory and department restocking, and cleans and disinfects equipment, endoscopes, and surgical instrumentation. The role also includes operating washers, reporting equipment concerns, and completing other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills.
• Obtain one of the following certifications within 2 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 those of one additional service.
• Assist with stock rotation and removal of out-of-date supplies; fold towels, restock and distribute supplies, and wrap basins.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, and maintain the ability to operate all washers.
• Assist with department restocking, 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.

What This Job Offers

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