Sterile Processing Technician - Evenings

Job Summary

Utilizing state-of-the-art equipment, our Sterile Processing Technicians perform the daily cleaning, inspection and sterilization of surgical instruments in support of the operating room and outpatient practices. We offer a robust benefits package including full benefits starting on the first day of employment, 6 weeks of paid time off in the first year, including 10 paid holidays, three medical plans tailored to fit every employee's specific needs, $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement, and a sign-on bonus for experienced techs.

About the Role

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital remains among the nation’s top hospitals for patient experience as a recipient of the Healthgrades 2022 Outstanding Patient Experience Award for the eighth consecutive year. Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is renowned as one of the largest acute care hospitals in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire and Southern Maine.

Responsibilities

• Reprocesses instruments required for patient care.
• Resets instrument sets without error.
• Decontaminates instruments and equipment according to procedure.
• Maintain Central Sterile Department stock levels.
• Prepares and assembles surgical tray and equipment following established tray listings for issue, storage, or further processing.
• Communicates instrument repair needs to supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician [CRCST] - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) required within first year of employment.
• Experience related experience 1-2 years preferred.

Qualifications

• Responsible for performing sterilization procedures on medical instruments and equipment in accordance established procedures, infection control standards, industry standards, recommended practices on sterilization and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail. Ability to follow dept processes and procedures in alignment with regulatory standards and guidelines. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment built on a foundation of teamwork.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including full benefits starting on the first day of employment, 6 weeks of paid time off in the first year, including 10 paid holidays, three medical plans tailored to fit every employee's specific needs, $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement, and a sign-on bonus for experienced techs.

Pay

$20.99 - $29.99/Hourly Grade 5

Schedule

2pm - 10:30pm, Mon-Fri, rotating weekends once fully trained.

Additional Job Details

Remote Type Onsite Work Location 789 Central Avenue Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America)