Lead Sterile Processing Technician - Evening Shift

11 Southern NH Medical Center; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern NH Medical Center is seeking a Lead Sterile Processing Technician to guide the SPD team in daily operations and instrument decontamination. You will decontaminate, package, and sterilize instrument sets, and report to the Sterile Processing Supervisor as part of the Surgical Services team.

The role requires 2–3 years SPD experience, a Diploma or GED, and preferred IAHCSMM certification with potential for certification within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of Sterile Processing Department experience.
• Certification within one year of hire if not already certified.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and SPD processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist supervisor with daily operations.
• Coordinate daily responsibilities of technicians.
• Orient new technicians.
• Contribute to performance evaluations.
• Instruct technicians in new procedures and techniques.
• Sterilize instrument sets according to manufacturers’ instructions.
• Collaborate with Surgical Services leadership to set priorities.
• Order supplies and maintain stock levels.

Skills

Leadership

Task coordination

Mentoring/orientation

Instrument sterilization

Medical terminology

Education

Diploma or GED

IAHCSMM certification (preferred)

Tools

Sterile processing equipment

Job description

Southern NH Medical Center is seeking a Lead Sterile Processing Technician to guide the SPD team in daily operations and instrument decontamination. You will decontaminate, package, and sterilize instrument sets, and report to the Sterile Processing Supervisor as part of the Surgical Services team.

The role requires 2–3 years SPD experience, a Diploma or GED, and preferred IAHCSMM certification with potential for certification within one year of hire.