Lead Sterile Processing Technician Sterile Processing Full Time

Come work at the best place to give and receive care!

Job Description:

Lead Sterile Processing Technician - Full Time

2:30pm-11:00pm Monday-Friday rotating call Holidays and weekends

Who We Are:

The Sterile Processing Department is the foundation of surgical and procedural areas within hospitals ASCs 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 Lead Processing Technician provides leadership and guidance to technicians and assists the supervisor with daily operations. The Lead Processing Technician collects used supplies for decontamination according to schedule and as needed. Using manufacturers instructions the Lead Processing Technician decontaminates instruments and equipment and then packages and sterilizes instrument sets. This role works collaboratively with the Surgical Services team and reports to the Sterile Processing Supervisor.

What Youll Do:

• Assist supervisor with daily operations
• Assign and coordinate daily responsibilities of technicians. Orient new technicians. Contribute to performance evaluations. Instruct technicians in new procedures and techniques.
• Sterilize instrument sets using manufacturers instructions.
• Collaborate with Surgical Services leadership team to set priorities.
• Order supplies and maintains appropriate stock levels.

Who You Are:

• High School Graduate or GED
• Specialty certification through IAHCSAMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Services Materiel Management) preferred at time of hire or achieve certification within one year of hire.
• Two to three years of Sterile Processing Department experience required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and technical terminology related to Sterile Processing

Why Youll 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

Required Certifications:

Required Education:

DIPLOMA (Required) GED (Required)

Work Shift:

2:30pm-11:00pm Monday-Friday rotating call Holidays and weekends

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.

Required Experience:

IC