Job Description

Eligible for $5,000 Sign On Retention Bonus.

Responsible for the primary decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of all surgical instrumentation and supplies.

1. Assesses and prioritizes instrumentation to ensure surgical sets are clean, sterile, and complete.
2. Conducts quality control checks on instrumentation for function, defects, breakage and overall general condition.
3. Assembles kits, sets, and packages per content/count sheet.
4. Works with the Team Leaders to communicate concerns regarding instrumentation.
5. Communicates content/count sheet and instrumentation discrepancies to CSR Leaders.
6. Expands knowledge of specialty instrumentation and other services, becoming proficient in General Surgery instruments and three additional Pod areas.
7. Reports any suspected equipment malfunctions to a Supervisor, Team Leader, or Lead Technician.
8. Operates all sterilizers. Performs tests on sterilizers and maintains sterilization records.
9. Assembles case carts for surgical procedures.
10. Acts as a preceptor for other employees. Assists in educating, and acts as a resource to other employees.
11. Assists in the rotation of stock and out of date supplies. Folds towels, restocks supplies, distributes supplies, and wraps basins.
12. Unloads instrument and cart washers, dries and puts away items. Reports any suspected equipment malfunctions to a Supervisor or Team Leader. Supports team in operating all washers.
13. Assists the department with restocking supplies, clearing Decontam window, unloading elevator, replenishing racks, and breaking down of cases carts.
14. Replenishes trash carts to the OR.
15. Cleans and disinfects all equipment that comes from the floors, endoscopes, and surgical instrumentation.
16. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Prior CSR experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.

Required Licensure/Certifications

- CBSPD certification or equivalent at hire: Certified Sterile Processing Manager (CSPM) or Certified Surgical Instrument Specialist (CSIS) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPD) or Certified Ambulatory Surgery Sterile Processing Technician (CASSPT) or Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) or Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL)

• Area of Interest: Allied Health
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
• Shift: Evening
• Job ID: 32398

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

There are so many reasons to join Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, members of  Dartmouth Health , the premiere health system in New England.

First and foremost are our people. No matter the role, you’ll find a shared purpose here. We have doctors ready to teach their knowledge, nurses who lead through experience, and other like-minded individuals collaborating for the health of the community, while inspiring each other day after day.

Career development

Affiliated with Dartmouth College, the atmosphere here is very collegial. You’ll discover educational and research opportunities around every corner. At Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, you never stop learning.

You’ll also appreciate the resources our wide-spread health care system provides. You’ll have access to experts at the top of their fields, advanced technologies, and modern facilities that enable you to care for patients like nowhere else.

Benefits and wellness

We offer a total compensation package that includes competitive health and wellness benefits. These benefits consist of "Core Benefits" that are provided by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics as well as "Benefit Choices" that allow you to select additional benefits to meet your personal situation and needs.

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