Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health·Lebanon, New Hampshire
Responsible for the decontamination, assembly, and preparation of surgical instruments and supplies to ensure safe patient care. Duties include conducting quality checks, managing stock rotation, and operating sterilization equipment.
Overview We are offering a Sign On/Retention Bonus of $5,000.
Join a fast-paced, high-impact team that makes every surgery possible.
In our Central Sterile Processing Department, you’ll handle the decontamination, assembly, and preparation of surgical instruments and supplies which is the foundation of safe patient care.
It’s a smart entry point into healthcare with clear pathways to grow.
Dynamic, team-driven environment within Perioperative Services Career springboard with exposure to surgical workflows and advancement opportunities Be part of the mission: every instrument you process supports a safer surgery.
Shift differentials (when eligible): Evenings: +10% Nights: +20% Weekends: +15%
Conducts quality control checks on instrumentation for function, defects, breakage and overall general condition. Assembles kits, sets, and packages per content/count sheet. Must be able to assemble General Surgery and Back Up instrumentation. Works with the Team Leaders to communicate concerns regarding instrumentation. Communicates content/count sheet and instrumentation discrepancies to CSR Leaders. Expands knowledge of specialty instrumentation and other services, learning the instruments of General Surgery and one additional service. Assists in the rotation of stock and out of date supplies. Folds towels, restocks supplies, distributes supplies, and wraps basins. 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. Assists the department with restocking supplies, clearing Decontam window, unloading Decontam elevator, replenishing racks, and breaking down of cases carts. Replenishes trash carts to the OR. Cleans and disinfects all equipment that comes from the floors, all endoscopes, and surgical instrumentation. Performs other duties as required or assigned.
High school graduate or equivalent required. Prior CSR experience preferred. Basic computer skills required. Required Licensure/Certifications Certified in Sterile Processing through either Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) within 2 years of hire date.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and basic computer skills, with prior CSR experience preferred. Certification through CBSPD or HSPA is required within two years of hire.
Market context
In New Hampshire, sterile processing technicians are typically in steady demand because hospitals and surgical centers rely on timely instrument reprocessing to keep procedures moving. This role is competitive because employers often want candidates with strong attention to detail, basic computer skills, and a plan to earn CBSPD or HSPA certification within two years. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification timeline and shift availability before applying.