What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Technician position at Catholic Medical Center?
Sterile Processing Technician - Central Sterile Processing
Who You Are:
Catholic Medical Center is seeking a detail-oriented and organized individual who takes pride in ensuring a sterile and safe environment for patients and staff. You are skilled in operating sterilization equipment and possess a strong understanding of infection control procedures. You take responsibility for the proper decontamination, processing, and sterilization of medical instruments and supplies. You are committed to maintaining a clean, organized workspace, and are proactive about performing routine maintenance on equipment and keeping accurate records.
What You'll Do:
- Decontaminate, prepare, and sterilize equipment and supplies following Catholic Medical Center and infection control policies.
- Operate and maintain a thorough working knowledge of steam and gas sterilizers, aeration chambers, washer decontaminators, cart washers, and Sterrad systems.
- Assemble hospital-wide instrument trays and label them appropriately.
- Assemble and fill surgical case cart requisitions.
- Respond to telephone requests and record information in an appropriate manner.
- Perform record-keeping for sterilization processes, including steam, gas, Sterrad sterilization records, and biological monitoring records.
- Utilize departmental reference materials and stay updated on current requirements and methods by attending required training and participating in internal seminars and educational programs.
What You'll Bring:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Certified Sterile Processing Technician preferred.
Who We Are:
Catholic Medical Center ("CMC") is a nonprofit, regional health system committed to delivering the highest quality and most advanced healthcare to patients across New Hampshire. CMC is the home of the nationally-renowned New England Heart & Vascular Institute, rated among the top cardiovascular programs in the country. We are driven by our mission to offer health, healing, and hope to every individual who seeks our care, and we live by our values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Commitment. CMC is proud to be named to the Forbes list of America's Best-in-State Employers for two consecutive years. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista, Inc., and is based on 2.1 million employer recommendations from employees working for companies with more than 500 employees in the United States. With our award-winning clinical programs, primary care network, and dedication to community, CMC is fostering a healthier New Hampshire, every day.
Catholic Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and we embrace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
