Sterile Processing Tech Advanced - Central Sterile Reprocessing, Per Diem

Dartmouth Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Dartmouth Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize all surgical instrumentation. The role supports per diem scheduling with evening shifts, focusing on maintaining sterile, complete surgical sets and ensuring quality control throughout the process.

Responsibilities include prioritizing instrument readiness, operating sterilizers, assembling case carts, mentoring staff, and communicating discrepancies.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Preferred CSR experience.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and prioritizes instrumentation to ensure surgical sets are clean, sterile, and complete.
• Conducts quality control checks on instrumentation for function, defects, breakage and overall general condition.
• Assembles kits, sets, and packages per content/count sheet.
• Works with Team Leaders to communicate concerns regarding instrumentation.
• Communicates content/count sheet and instrumentation discrepancies to CSR Leaders.
• Expands knowledge of specialty instrumentation and other services, becoming proficient in General Surgery instruments and three additional Pod areas.
• Reports any suspected equipment malfunctions to a Supervisor, Team Leader, or Lead Technician.
• Operates sterilizers and maintains sterilization records.
• Assembles case carts for surgical procedures.
• Acts as a preceptor for other employees and assists in educating others.
• Restocks supplies, folds towels, and cleans work areas.
• Unloads instrument and cart washers and ensures proper drying and storage.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sterilization equipment knowledge

Job description

Overview

Responsible for the primary decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of all surgical instrumentation and supplies.

Responsibilities

1. Assesses and prioritizes instrumentation to ensure surgical sets are clean, sterile, and complete.
2. Conducts quality control checks on instrumentation for function, defects, breakage and overall general condition.
3. Assembles kits, sets, and packages per content/count sheet.
4. Works with the Team Leaders to communicate concerns regarding instrumentation.
5. Communicates content/count sheet and instrumentation discrepancies to CSR Leaders.
6. Expands knowledge of specialty instrumentation and other services, becoming proficient in General Surgery instruments and three additional Pod areas.
7. Reports any suspected equipment malfunctions to a Supervisor, Team Leader, or Lead Technician.
8. Operates all sterilizers. Performs tests on sterilizers and maintains sterilization records.
9. Assembles case carts for surgical procedures.
10. Acts as a preceptor for other employees. Assists in educating, and acts as a resource to other employees.
11. Assists in the rotation of stock and out of date supplies. Folds towels, restocks supplies, distributes supplies, and wraps basins.
12. Unloads instrument and cart washers, dries and puts away items. Reports any suspected equipment malfunctions to a Supervisor or Team Leader. Supports team in operating all washers.
13. Assists the department with restocking supplies, clearing Decontam window, unloading elevator, replenishing racks, and breaking down of cases carts.
14. Replenishes trash carts to the OR.
15. Cleans and disinfects all equipment that comes from the floors, endoscopes, and surgical instrumentation.
16. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Prior CSR experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.

Required Licensure/Certifications

- Certified in Sterile Processing through either Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) upon hire.

Area of Interest

• Area of Interest: Allied Health
• Pay Range: $21.72/Hr. - $33.67/Hr.
• FTE/Hours per pay period: .01 hrs/per week (per diem/temp)
• Shift: Evening
• Job ID: 41501

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Affiantive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.