Southern NH Health System - Sterile Processing Technician - Full Time

Southern New Hampshire Health; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern New Hampshire Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for a critical role in surgical services. The position involves decontaminating instruments, collaborating with surgical teams, and ensuring effective sanitation and infection control. The technician will have career advancement opportunities and will work in a supportive, Magnet-designated hospital environment, offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Prescription coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid training courses

Qualifications

• Ability to perform instrument decontamination and sterilization.
• Competence in operating and troubleshooting sterilization machines.
• Skilled in computerized documentation and quality audits.

Responsibilities

• Collect and decontaminate used supplies and equipment.
• Sort and package instrument sets according to procedures.
• Inspect instruments and recommend replacements.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Effective written skills

Effective verbal skills

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

Sterile Processing Technician - Full Time

2:30pm-11pm, rotating on call and holidays

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 Sterile Processing Technician collects used supplies for decontamination according to Surgical Services schedule and as needed. Using manufacturers’ instructions, the Sterile Processing Technician decontaminates instruments and equipment and then packages and sterilizes instrument sets. This role works in collaboration with the Surgical Services team under the direction of the Lead Technician.

What You’ll Do:

• Sort instruments.
• Pre-clean instruments using ultrasonic process in preparation for mechanical wash.
• Operate mechanical washer.
• Inspect instruments for functionality and recommends replacement as needed.
• Assemble instrument trays according to count sheets.
• Select appropriate sterilization process.
• Wrap and packages instrument sets.

Who You Are:

• High School Graduate or GED
• Knowledge of medical terminology and technical terminology related to Sterile Processing
• Effective written and verbal skills
• Ability to achieve the following competencies:
  • Within 180 days: Instrument decontamination, Instrument sterilization and packaging, Operate and troubleshoot sterilization machines, Computerized documentation, Quality audits

Why You’ll Love Us:

• Southern NH Medical Center is a 4-time Magnet designated hospital
• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Competitive pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

• Education & Paid training courses for continued career progression

& So much more!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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