Lead Sterile Processing Technician - Sterile Processing - Full Time

Southern New Hampshire Health; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Loan payoff assistance

403(b) plan

Paid training

Job summary

Southern New Hampshire Health is seeking a Lead Sterile Processing Technician to join the Surgical Services team in Nashua, NH. This full-time role supports daily operations, oversees technicians, and ensures decontamination, packaging, and sterilization of instrument sets per protocol.

The position requires 2–3 years of Sterile Processing experience,High School Diploma or GED, and a preference for IAHCSMM certification within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two to three years of Sterile Processing Department experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology related to Sterile Processing.
• IAHCSMM certification preferred at hire or within one year.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sterile Processing Experience

Leadership

Sterilization & Decontamination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Lead Sterile Processing Technician - Full Time

2:30pm-11:00pm Monday-Friday, rotating call, Holidays, and weekends

Who We Are

The Sterile Processing Department is the foundation of surgical and procedural areas within hospitals, ASC’s and clinical arenas. SPD has a strong focus on teamwork within the department and surgical services. At SNHMC we are currently servicing 25+ departments, and foundation facilities. Our department runs with three shifts during the week and rotating weekends and call for weekend coverage. With entry level positions and room for career advancement, sterile processing technicians play a critical role in the sanitation and infection control efforts of a healthcare facility.

About The Job

As a member of the Surgical Services team, the Lead Processing Technician provides leadership and guidance to technicians and assists the supervisor with daily operations. The Lead Processing Technician collects used supplies for decontamination according to schedule and as needed. Using manufacturers’ instructions, the Lead Processing Technician decontaminates instruments and equipment and then packages and sterilizes instrument sets. This role works collaboratively with the Surgical Services team and reports to the Sterile Processing Supervisor.

What You’ll Do

• Assist supervisor with daily operations
• Assign and coordinate daily responsibilities of technicians. Orient new technicians. Contribute to performance evaluations. Instruct technicians in new procedures and techniques.
• Sterilize instrument sets using manufacturer’s instructions.
• Collaborate with Surgical Services leadership team to set priorities.
• Order supplies and maintains appropriate stock levels.

Who You Are

• High School Graduate or GED
• Specialty certification through IAHCSAMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Services Materiel Management) preferred at time of hire, or achieve certification within one year of hire.
• Two to three years of Sterile Processing Department experience required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and technical terminology related to Sterile Processing

Why You’ll Love Us

• Southern NH Medical Center is a 5-time Magnet designated hospital
• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Competitive pay
• Tuition & Certification Reimbursement
• Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Education & Paid training courses for continued career progression

& So much more!