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Sterile Processing Tech Advanced - OSC Central Sterile

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Apr 2026

About the role

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%

Responsibilities

  • Assesses and prioritizes instrumentation to ensure surgical sets are clean, sterile, and complete.
  • Conducts quality control checks on instrumentation for function, defects, breakage and overall general condition.
  • Assembles kits, sets, and packages per content/count sheet.
  • 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, becoming proficient in General Surgery instruments and three additional Pod areas.
  • Reports any suspected equipment malfunctions to a Supervisor, Team Leader, or Lead Technician.
  • Operates all sterilizers. Performs tests on sterilizers and maintains sterilization records.
  • Assembles case carts for surgical procedures.
  • Acts as a preceptor for other employees. Assists in educating, and acts as a resource to other employees.
  • Assists in the rotation of stock and out of date supplies.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 Leader. Supports team in operating all washers.
  • Assists the department with restocking supplies, clearing Decontam window, unloading 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, endoscopes, and surgical instrumentation.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned.
  • Qualifications

    • 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) upon hire.

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    Company

    Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health

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