Sterile Processing Technician - Central Sterile Reprocessing, Evenings

Dartmouth Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differentials

Job summary

Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, NH is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, assemble, and prepare general surgery instruments and supplies. This entry into perioperative care offers clear pathways to growth and a smart entry point into healthcare.

You’ll work in a fast-paced, team-driven CSR environment with a $5,000 sign-on/retention bonus and shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conducts quality control checks on instrumentation for function, defects, breakage and overall general condition.
• Assembles kits, sets, and packages per content/count sheet. Must be able to assemble General Surgery and Back Up instrumentation.
• Works with the 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, learning the instruments of General Surgery and one additional service.
• Assists in the rotation of stock and out of date supplies. Folds towels, restocks supplies, distributes supplies, and wraps basins.
• Unloads instrument and cart washers, dries and puts away items. Reports any suspected equipment malfunctions to a Supervisor or Team Lead.
• Assists the department with restocking supplies, clearing Decontam window, unloading Decontam elevator, replenishing racks, and breaking down of cases carts.
• Replenishes trash carts to the OR.
• Cleans and disinfects all equipment that comes from the floors, all endoscopes, and surgical instrumentation.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Prior CSR experience preferred

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are offering a Sign On/Retention Bonus of $5,000.

Join a fast-paced, high-impact team that makes every surgery possible. In our Central Sterile Processing Department, you’ll handle the decontamination, assembly, and preparation of surgical instruments and supplies which is the foundation of safe patient care. It’s a smart entry point into healthcare with clear pathways to grow.

Dynamic, team-driven environment within Perioperative Services.

Career springboard with exposure to surgical workflows and advancement opportunities.

Be part of the mission: every instrument you process supports a safer surgery.

Shift differentials (when eligible):

• Evenings: +10%
• Nights: +20%
• Weekends: +15%

Responsibilities

1. Conducts quality control checks on instrumentation for function, defects, breakage and overall general condition.
2. Assembles kits, sets, and packages per content/count sheet. Must be able to assemble General Surgery and Back Up instrumentation.
3. Works with the Team Leaders to communicate concerns regarding instrumentation.
4. Communicates content/count sheet and instrumentation discrepancies to CSR Leaders.
5. Expands knowledge of specialty instrumentation and other services, learning the instruments of General Surgery and one additional service.
6. Assists in the rotation of stock and out of date supplies. Folds towels, restocks supplies, distributes supplies, and wraps basins.
7. Unloads instrument and cart washers, dries and puts away items. Reports any suspected equipment malfunctions to a Supervisor or Team Lead. Maintains knowledge and ability to operate all washers.
8. Assists the department with restocking supplies, clearing Decontam window, unloading Decontam elevator, replenishing racks, and breaking down of cases carts.
9. Replenishes trash carts to the OR.
10. Cleans and disinfects all equipment that comes from the floors, all endoscopes, and surgical instrumentation.
11. 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) within 2 years of hire date.

• Area of Interest: Allied Health
• Pay Range: $21.19/Hr. - $32.85/Hr.
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
• Shift: Evening
• Job ID: 42536

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. The Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans.

Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affidavitative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Dartmouth Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.