Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Kits & OR Support

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health; New London (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, and sterilize surgical instruments and kits. You will follow infection control practices and manufacturer instructions for steam and low-temperature sterilization, ensuring timely delivery within 48 hours to hospital departments.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and CBSPD Central Sterile certification within 2 years of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Central Sterile certification required within 2 years of hire (CBSPD).

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean, process and sterilize supplies and equipment following infection control practices.
• Follow manufacturer instructions for steam and low temperature sterilization.
• Prepare and assemble surgical instrument kits and inspect components.
• Deliver sterile instruments and kits to departments within 48 hours.
• Maintain a clean work environment according to regulator guidelines and hospital policy.
• Attend staff meetings and required annual competencies; assist in orientation of new staff.
• Support OR and reps with trays and instruments as needed.

Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, and sterilize surgical instruments and kits. You will follow infection control practices and manufacturer instructions for steam and low-temperature sterilization, ensuring timely delivery within 48 hours to hospital departments.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and CBSPD Central Sterile certification within 2 years of hire.