For more than 100 years, Southern New Hampshire Medical Center has honored our mission: to improve, maintain, and preserve the overall health and well-being of individuals living in the greater Nashua area by providing information, education, and access to exceptional health and medical care services. # We have literally been at the heart of better health for Greater Nashua. Our main downtown campus, a familiar landmark for generations, has grown along with the Gate City. Today, The Medical Center and our affiliated doctors and services extend across much of southern New Hampshire.#Along with our growth has been the opportunity for many to build and enhance their careers within our organization.#We encourage the professional and personal development of our employees and are proud of the workplace culture we have developed.# At Southern New Hampshire Health, we believe in the little moments and the power of small gestures. It is our desire to make every patient, family or visitor interaction meaningful. You#ll see some of these wonderful moments in our new video #We believe in the little moments...# # See some of the wonderful moments here!## Summary:As a member of the Surgical Services team, the Sterile Processing Technician collects used supplies for decontamination according to Surgical Services schedule and as needed.# Using manufacturers# instructions, the Sterile Processing Technician decontaminates instruments and equipment and then packages and sterilizes instrument sets.# This role works in collaboration with the Surgical Services team under the direction of the Lead Technician.# # Qualifications:####### High School Diploma or GED. ####### Specialty certification through IAHCSAMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Services Materiel Management) preferred.

Two to three years of Sterile Processing Department experience preferred

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Knowledge of medical terminology and technical terminology related to Sterile Processing

Effective written and verbal skills

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Ability to achieve the following competencies:

Within 180 days: o

Instrument decontamination o

Instrument sterilization and packaging o

Operate and troubleshoot

sterilization machines o

Computerized documentation o

Quality audits

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