Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health·New London, New Hampshire
Decontaminate, clean, and sterilize medical supplies and equipment following strict infection control practices and manufacturer instructions. Ensure the timely delivery of sterile kits to other hospital departments and maintain a clean work environment.
Overview Decontaminate, clean, process, and sterilize supplies and equipment dispensed by the department, following infection control practices and guidelines.
Follows manufacturer instructions for use for steam and low temperature sterilization Follows manufacturer instructions for use for decontamination, disinfection of instruments, and flexible endoscopes according to department standards and industry guidelines Demonstrates knowledge of surgical instrument kits Demonstrates knowledge of how to properly inspect and assemble kits Adheres to hospital policies for CSR as well as follow AAMI guidelines (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instruments Performs equipment testing: Bowies and Biologicals, and reports any abnormal results to the supervisor Delivery of sterile instruments and kits in a timely manner, within 48 hours, to other departments within the hospital Maintains a clean work environment in accordance to regulator guidelines and hospital policy. Damp dusting horizontal surfaces, end of day cleaning, removal of trash and laundry Attends staff meetings and in services Stays up to date on departmental communication and required annual and periodical competencies Participates in orientation of new staff as needed Completes other daily tasks as requested and assigned Performs job specific requirements and other duties as assigned Answer the phone and take messages when needed Help with different reps that come in with trays or help with them taking trays out Help the OR when they are looking for a kit or instrument
Requires a high school diploma or GED. Candidates must obtain a central sterile certification through CBSPD within 18 months 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.
