Sterile Processing Technician - Sterile Processing - Full Time - Experience Required

Solution for Health International; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition & Certification Reimbursement

Job summary

Southern NH Medical Center in Nashua, NH is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for a full-time role on the 2:30pm–11:00pm shift with rotating weekends and holidays. You will decontaminate, wrap, and sterilize instrument sets and assemble trays under the Surgical Services team led by the Lead Technician.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of medical terminology related to Sterile Processing, and strong written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Medical terminology knowledge.
• Sterile processing terminology knowledge.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Competencies within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Sort instruments.
• Pre-clean instruments using ultrasonic process in preparation for mechanical wash.
• Operate mechanical washer.
• Inspect instruments for functionality and recommends replacement as needed.
• Assemble instrument trays according to count sheets.
• Select appropriate sterilization process.
• Wrap and packages instrument sets.

Skills

Medical terminology

Sterile processing knowledge

Written communication

Verbal communication

Compliance and safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

# **Sterile Processing Technician - Full Time (Experience required!)** ## **2:30pm - 11:00pm, rotating call, weekends, and holidays**## **Who We Are:** The Sterile Processing Department is the foundation of surgical and procedural areas within hospitals, ASC’s and clinical arenas. SPD has a strong focus on teamwork within the department and surgical services. At SNHMC we are currently servicing 25+ departments, and foundation facilities. Our department runs with three shifts during the week and rotating weekends and call for weekend coverage. With entry level positions and room for career advancement, sterile processing technicians play a critical role in the sanitation and infection control efforts of a healthcare facility. **About the Job:** As a member of the Surgical Services team, the Sterile Processing Technician collects used supplies for decontamination according to Surgical Services schedule and as needed. Using manufacturers’ instructions, the Sterile Processing Technician decontaminates instruments and equipment and then packages and sterilizes instrument sets. This role works in collaboration with the Surgical Services team under the direction of the Lead Technician. **What You’ll Do:*** Sort instruments.* Pre-clean instruments using ultrasonic process in preparation for mechanical wash.* Operate mechanical washer.* Inspect instruments for functionality and recommends replacement as needed.* Assemble instrument trays according to count sheets.* Select appropriate sterilization process.* Wrap and packages instrument sets. **Who You Are:*** High School Graduate or GED* Knowledge of medical terminology and technical terminology related to Sterile Processing* Effective written and verbal skills* Ability to achieve the following competencies: + **Within 180 days**: Instrument decontamination, Instrument sterilization and packaging, Operate and troubleshoot sterilization machines, Computerized documentation, Quality audits **Why You’ll Love Us:*** Southern NH Medical Center is a 5-time Magnet designated hospital* Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees* Medical, dental, and vision coverage* Life insurance* Short- and long-term disability* Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)* Competitive pay* Tuition & Certification Reimbursement* Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program* 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan* Education & Paid training courses for continued career progression & So much more!**Work Shift:**Monday through Friday 2:30pm-11:00pm. Rotating call, weekends, and holidays.*SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.*