Associate Sterile Processing Technician

Good Samaritan Society; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to join their team in Detroit Lakes. This role involves preparing, cleaning, processing, and storing surgical instruments, ensuring patient safety through meticulous inventory management. You'll be trained on essential policies and procedures, and enjoy a favorable schedule with opportunities for career growth. Join a meaningful department that values innovation and teamwork, while receiving a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and work-life balance.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Voluntary Benefits

Company Paid Benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Discounts/Perks

Qualifications

• Prior experience in central processing or healthcare environment preferred.
• Certified in Central Service Technology (CRCST) is preferred within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all patient care and surgical supplies are properly managed.
• Follow all standard operating procedures and infection control guidelines.
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner to maintain workflow.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Phone Skills

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Inventory Systems

Handheld Devices

Job description

Sanford Health

Sanford Health, one of the largest health systems in the United States, is improving the human condition at every stage of life through exceptional care, spiritual enrichment, innovation and discovery. Our Sterile Processing department helps us realize this vision by preventing surgical infections and complications for patients in hospitals across our broad footprint. Our Sterile Processing culture embraces safety, positivity, and growth that enables our team to succeed every day

Health Insurance

We offer multiple health plan options allowing you flexibility to choose what fits best for your family.

Paid Time Off

With our paid time off program we encourage you to take time away to re-charge and re-fresh.

Voluntary Benefits

A large assortment of voluntary benefits allow you to customize your benefit package.

Company Paid Benefits

Eligible employees receive base life insurance and disability at no cost to help with financial needs.

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

We provide a generous employer match contribution while you put away money for your retirement.

Employees get access to a wide selection of discounts/perks both local and nationwide.

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, one of the largest health systems in the United States, is improving the human condition at every stage of life through exceptional care, spiritual enrichment, innovation and discovery. Our Sterile Processing department helps us realize this vision by preventing surgical infections and complications for patients in hospitals across our broad footprint. Our Sterile Processing culture embraces safety, positivity, and growth that enables our team to succeed every day

Facility: Detroit Lakes Clinic
Location: Detroit Lakes, MN
Address: Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $17.00 - $22.50

Job Summary

As a Sterile Processing Technician you will be preparing, cleaning, processing, and storing supplies and surgical instruments for patient care. We will train you on all policies and procedures needed for this position. In this role we supply your work attire and offer a favorable schedule as well as many levels of career growth within the department. To succeed as a Sterile Processing Technician you should have an understanding of medical terminology, customer service, and good communication skills. Join a department whose work is meaningful and always innovating with new technology.

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring all patient care and surgical supplies, equipment, and instruments are properly inventoried, inspected, stored, distributed and reprocessed in a timely manner

Follows all standard operating procedures

Understands and demonstrates all policies and infection prevention and control guidelines

Able to recognize potential and actual processing errors and follow-up according to procedure or management instruction

Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner and maintains continuity in workflow

Utilizes applicable inventory systems in use

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 strongly preferred within 24 months of date of hire.

Sanford Health 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 Health 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-0222758
Job Function: Facilities and General Services