Sterile Processing Technician

Portsmouth Regional Hospital - New Hampshire; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

401(k) with matching

Paid time off and family leave

Education support and tuition assistance

Job summary

Portsmouth Regional Hospital - New Hampshire is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Technician to ensure safe, high-quality surgical care. You will focus on cleaning, sterilizing, and organizing surgical instruments, playing a vital role in supporting efficient surgeries.

The ideal candidate should have a High School diploma or GED and be on track to obtain relevant certifications (CRCST and CSPDT) within two years of employment. Comprehensive benefits including medical, disability coverage, and education support are offered.

Qualifications

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) must be obtained within 2 years.
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) must be obtained within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, sterilize, and organize surgical instruments and supplies.
• Monitor sterilization cycles, document results, resolve issues promptly.
• Prepare and organize instrument trays and surgical rooms.
• Handle and dispose of biohazardous materials safely.
• Work closely with nurses and surgeons to support surgeries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety standards adherence

Education

High School Graduate / GED

Job description

Job Summary

As a Central Sterile Processing Technician, you will play a critical role in delivering safe, high‑quality surgical care by ensuring every instrument is thoroughly cleaned, sterilized, and ready when needed. Your focus on safety and attention to detail helps protect patients and supports a team committed to improving human life—one surgery at a time.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, and organizing surgical instruments and supplies following safety standards.
• Monitoring sterilization cycles, documenting results, and resolving issues promptly to deliver on our commitment to safe, high‑quality care.
• Preparing and organizing instrument trays and surgical rooms based on the daily schedule and procedural needs.
• Safely handling and disposing of biohazardous materials while keeping the work area clean and organized.
• Working closely with nurses and surgeons to anticipate needs and support smooth, efficient surgeries.

Qualifications

• (CRCST) Certified Registered Central Service Technician must be obtained within 2 years of employment start date.
• (CSPDT) Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician must be obtained within 2 years of employment start date.
• High School Graduate / GED.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑term and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts and retirement readiness tools.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.