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

SolutionHealth; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition & Certification Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life insurance

Job summary

SolutionHealth in Nashua, NH, is looking for a full-time Sterile Processing Technician. This position requires rotating shifts and weekends, focusing on the decontamination and sterilization of surgical instruments.

The ideal candidate is a High School Graduate or GED holder with a good command of medical terminology. The role plays a critical part in maintaining infection control within hospital surgical areas and offers various benefits including health coverage and a retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and technical terminology related to Sterile Processing.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Sort instruments for decontamination.
• Pre-clean instruments using ultrasonic process.
• Operate mechanical washer and sterilization machines.
• Inspect instruments for functionality and recommend replacements.
• Assemble instrument trays according to count sheets.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Effective written and verbal skills

Ability to operate and troubleshoot sterilization machines

Quality audits

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

## Sterile Processing Technician - Sterile Processing - Full Time - Experience RequiredApplylocations: Nashua, NHtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR12461Come work at the best place to give and receive care!**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:**2:30pm-11:00pm Monday-Friday, 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.*