Sterile Processing Technician

Dartmouth Health Manchester, New Hampshire, US

About the Role

53095523 Overview

Responsible for the primary decontamination, and assembly, of all surgical instrumentation and supplies.


Responsibilities
  1. Conducts quality control checks on instrumentation for function, defects, breakage and overall general condition.
  2. Assembles kits, sets, and packages per content/count sheet. Must be able to assemble General Surgery and Back Up instrumentation.
  3. Works with the Team Leaders to communicate concerns regarding instrumentation.
  4. Communicates content/count sheet and instrumentation discrepancies to CSR Leaders.
  5. Expands knowledge of specialty instrumentation and other services, learning the instruments of General Surgery and one additional service.
  6. Assists in the rotation of stock and out of date supplies. Folds towels, restocks supplies, distributes supplies, and wraps basins.
  7. Unloads instrument and cart washers, dries and puts away items. Reports any suspected equipment malfunctions to a Supervisor or Team Lead. Maintains knowledge and ability to operate all washers.
  8. Assists the department with restocking supplies, clearing Decontam window, unloading Decontam elevator, replenishing racks, and breaking down of cases carts.
  9. Replenishes trash carts to the OR.
  10. Cleans and disinfects all equipment that comes from the floors, all endoscopes, and surgical instrumentation.
  11. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications
  • High school graduate or equivalent required.
  • Prior CSR experience preferred.
  • Basic computer skills required.

Required Licensure/Certifications

- Certified Sterile Processing Manager (CSPM) or Certified Surgical Instrument Specialist (CSIS) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPD) or Certified Ambulatory Surgery Sterile Processing Technician (CASSPT) or Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) within 2 years of hire date.

  • Area of Interest: Allied Health
  • Pay Range: $21.19/Hr. - $32.85/Hr.
  • FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
  • Shift: Day
  • Job ID: 42684

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 | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Dartmouth Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process may contact talentacquisition@hitchcock.org for assistance.

           

There are so many reasons to join Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, members of Dartmouth Health, the premiere health system in New England.

First and foremost are our people. No matter the role, you’ll find a shared purpose here. We have doctors ready to teach their knowledge, nurses who lead through experience, and other like-minded individuals collaborating for the health of the community, while inspiring each other day after day.

Career development

Affiliated with Dartmouth College, the atmosphere here is very collegial. You’ll discover educational and research opportunities around every corner. At Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, you never stop learning.

You’ll also appreciate the resources our wide-spread health care system provides. You’ll have access to experts at the top of their fields, advanced technologies, and modern facilities that enable you to care for patients like nowhere else.

Benefits and wellness

We offer a total compensation package that includes competitive health and wellness benefits. These benefits consist of "Core Benefits" that are provided by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics as well as "Benefit Choices" that allow you to select additional benefits to meet your personal situation and needs.

Our locations

New England is a very special place to live, work, and become part of a community. We have some of the most advanced educational institutions, best health care, and diverse cultural and recreational offerings you will find anywhere in the country. The public schools are excellent, the mountains are beautiful, and the lakes are pristine. No wonder so many people love it here.

Responsibilities

  • Decontamination of surgical instrumentation
  • Assemble and package instrument kits
  • Quality control checks on instruments

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Basic computer skills
  • CSR experience preferred

Required Skills

decontamination instrument assembly quality control disinfection inventory restocking

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