Associate Sterile Processing Technician

Good Samaritan Society; Bemidji, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

Sanford Health, Bemidji Medical Center, Bemidji, MN seeks a central processing associate to ensure proper inventory, inspection, storage, distribution and reprocessing of supplies and instruments. The role emphasizes SOP compliance and infection prevention guidelines.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, healthcare experience, and CRCST certification within 24 months, plus strong phone and computer skills. BLS is required; Union position offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience in central processing or healthcare environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Must have strong phone and computer skills, with ability to navigate the internet and use handheld devices.
• Certified in Central Service Technology (CRCST) is required within 24 months of date of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring all patient care and surgical supplies, equipment, and instruments are properly inventoried, inspected, stored, distributed and reprocessed.
• Follow SOPs and infection prevention guidelines.
• Recognize potential and actual processing errors and notify leadership.
• Complete tasks in a timely manner and maintain workflow continuity.
• Use technologies such as copy/fax, internet, handheld devices, EMR, instrument tracking and inventory management systems, email and Microsoft Office.

Skills

Phone skills

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma

CRCST within 24 months

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Instrument tracking systems

Inventory management systems

Microsoft Office

Handheld devices

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility: Bemidji Medical Center
Location: Bemidji, MN
Address: 1300 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $20.88 - $31.40
Pay Info: Union! ~ AF1851 - Bemidji
Union Position: Yes

Job Summary

Responsible for ensuring all patient care and surgical supplies, equipment, and instruments are properly inventoried, inspected, stored, distributed and reprocessed in a quality and timely manner throughout the health system. Follows all standard operating procedures (SOP) and policies and infection prevention and control guidelines. Able to recognize potential and actual processing errors, notify leadership and follow-up according to procedure or instruction. Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner and maintains continuity in work flow. Responsible for use of technologies such as copy and fax machine, internet, handheld devices, electronic medical records, instrument tracking systems, inventory management systems, email and Microsoft office.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Prior experience in central processing or healthcare environment is preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Must have strong phone and computer skills, with ability to navigate the internet and use handheld devices.

Certified in Central Service Technology (CRCST) is required within 24 months of date of hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0276974
Job Function: Facilities and General Services
Featured: No