Sterile Processing Technician - Central Sterile Reprocessing, Per Diem

Dartmouth Health; New London (NH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/Long term disability

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Dartmouth Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, process and sterilize supplies as per infection control guidelines. The role requires following manufacturer instructions for steam and low temperature sterilization and assisting the OR with kits and trays.

Candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and obtain Central Sterile certification after one year of full-time work experience. Competitive benefits are provided. Title: 41704.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• After one full time year of work experience, obtain central sterile certification.

Responsibilities

• Follows manufacturer instructions for steam and low temperature sterilization.
• Decontaminate, disinfect instruments and endoscopes per standards.
• Inspect and assemble surgical instrument kits.
• Adhere to CSR policies and AAMI guidelines.
• Test equipment (Bowies and Biologicals) and report results.
• Deliver sterile instruments and kits within 48 hours to other departments.
• Maintain a clean work environment per regulator guidelines and hospital policy.
• Attend staff meetings and required competencies.
• Assist orientation of new staff as needed.
• Answer phone and take messages when needed.
• Assist with reps and trays, support OR in locating kits.

Skills

Surgical instrument kits knowledge

Infection control practices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Central Sterile certification

Job description

Overview

Decontaminate, clean, process, and sterilize supplies and equipment dispensed by the department, following infection control practices and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Follows manufacturer instructions for use for steam and low temperature sterilization
• Follows manufacturer instructions for use for decontamination, disinfection of instruments, and flexible endoscopes according to department standards and industry guidelines
• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical instrument kits
• Demonstrates knowledge of how to properly inspect and assemble kits
• Adheres to hospital policies for CSR as well as follow AAMI guidelines (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instruments
• Performs equipment testing: Bowies and Biologicals, and reports any abnormal results to the supervisor
• Delivery of sterile instruments and kits in a timely manner, within 48 hours, to other departments within the hospital
• Maintains a clean work environment in accordance to regulator guidelines and hospital policy. Damp dusting horizontal surfaces, end of day cleaning, removal of trash and laundry
• Attends staff meetings and in services
• Stays up to date on departmental communication and required annual and periodical competencies
• Participates in orientation of new staff as needed
• Completes other daily tasks as requested and assigned
• Performs job specific requirements and other duties as assigned
• Answer the phone and take messages when needed
• Help with different reps that come in with trays or help with them taking trays out
• Help the OR when they are looking for a kit or instrument

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• After one full time year of work experience, obtain central sterile certification.

Required Licensure/Certifications

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

Central Sterile certification required 18 months years of hire; to be obtained through CBSPD.

• Area of Interest: Allied Health
• Pay Range: $21.19/Hr. - $32.85/Hr.
• FTE/Hours per pay period: .01 hrs/per week (per diem/temp)
• Shift: Day
• Job ID: 41704

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 | NLH Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Aff…? 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.