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

SolutionHealth; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Tuition reimbursement

Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Education & paid training

Job summary

SolutionHealth in Nashua, NH is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for the full-time evening shift (2:30pm–11:00pm) with rotating call, weekends, and holidays. The role involves decontaminating, sterilizing, assembling instrument sets, and ensuring readiness for surgical services.

You should have a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of sterile processing terminology, and strong written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology related to Sterile Processing.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Responsibilities

• Sort instruments and prep for decontamination.
• Pre-clean using ultrasonic process.
• Operate mechanical washer.
• Inspect instruments and note replacements.
• Assemble instrument trays per count sheets.
• Select appropriate sterilization process.
• Wrap and package instrument sets.

Skills

Medical terminology

Sterile processing knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

Come 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:

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.