Sterile Processing Technician: Decontam, Sterilize & Prep

Elliot Health System; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Elliot Health System is seeking a dedicated SPU technician to join our hospital environment in New Hampshire. The role involves decontamination, preparation and sterilization of supplies, instruments, and equipment to ensure safe patient care.

You will follow duty rosters, operate steam and Sterrad sterilizers, washers, & related equipment, and maintain detailed monitoring records. Work hours are 2:30 PM- 11:30 PM with opportunities to contribute to a critical care support team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of decontamination/sterilization experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows duty roster to fulfill workstation assignment.
• Decontaminates, prepares, and sterilizes equipment and supplies per Elliot Hospital and infection control rules.
• Runs steam, sterrad sterilizer, washer decontaminators, cart washer, ultrasonics, and dryer.
• Reports broken equipment and supplies to shift leader and manager immediately for follow-up.
• Labels and assembles healthcare instrument trays.
• Maintains steam, sterrad, and biological monitoring records.
• Answers phone calls.
• Creates linen packs, inspects, delints, and folds as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Steam sterilizers

Sterrad sterilizer

Washer decontaminators

Cart washer

Ultrasonics

Dryer

Job description

The Elliot Health System is seeking a dedicated SPU technician to join our hospital environment in New Hampshire. The role involves decontamination, preparation and sterilization of supplies, instruments, and equipment to ensure safe patient care.

You will follow duty rosters, operate steam and Sterrad sterilizers, washers, & related equipment, and maintain detailed monitoring records. Work hours are 2:30 PM- 11:30 PM with opportunities to contribute to a critical care support team.