Job Description

*Are you looking for a meaningful career helping others? Do you thrive in a fun, fast-paced environment? We have the perfect opportunity! Utilizing state-of-the-art equipment, our Sterile Processing Technicians perform the daily cleaning, inspection and sterilization of our surgical instruments in support of the operating room and outpatient practices.
In addition, we offer a robust benefits package which includes: *
Full benefits starting on the first day of employment * 6 weeks of paid time off in the first year - including 10 paid holidays * 3 medical plans tailored to fit every employee's specific need *$5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement which includes certification renewal and so much more!
We have an energetic team of technicians and leadership who support each other in our quest to provide high quality instrumentation for every patient who walks through our doors. We are a fast-paced service department, and candidates with a background in food service and manufacturing routinely thrive in SPD. No SPD experience? No problem! Our Staff Development Coordinator and preceptors will help train candidates who have a positive attitude and are eager to learn!
Come join our team and see why Sterile Processing is one of the fastest growing careers in the medical field! 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. Full time day opportunity available.

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.

Essential Functions

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.

Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Certified Registered Central Service Technician [CRCST] - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) required within first year of employment.

Experience
related experience 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- 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.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (67-100%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Job Tags

Full time, Afternoon shift, 1 day per week,

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