Associate Sterile Processing Technician

Sanford Research; Fargo (ND); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join Sanford Research as an Associate Sterile Processing Technician in Fargo. This role focuses on the preparation and processing of surgical instruments, with on-the-job training provided. You'll play a crucial part in patient safety by ensuring sterile equipment availability while benefiting from a structured career growth pathway within the department.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; training on the job provided.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Certified in Central Service Technology (CRCST) preferred within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean, and process surgical instruments.
• Ensure proper inventory and storage of supplies.
• Follow all standard operating procedures and infection control guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Sanford Health Associate Sterile Processing Technician Fargo, North Dakota

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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

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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.

Employee Perks

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

Job Details

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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: Sanford S Univ Med Ctr

Location: Fargo, ND

Address: 1720 S University Dr, Fargo, ND 58103, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $17.00 - $22.50

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Department Details

Schedule is Monday-Friday, no weekends, from 6am-2:30pm. Schedule would include 2 holidays per year.

No experience necessary – as an Associate Sterile Processing Technician you will receive on the job training to prepare, clean, process, and store supplies and surgical instruments for patient care. You will play a vital role in ensuring clean, safe, sterile instruments and equipment are available to hospital staff for use. To succeed as an Associate Sterile Processing Technician, you should demonstrate attention to detail, customer service skills, and good communication skills. Join a department with driven individuals whose work is meaningful and always innovating with new technology.

Our department has room for growth with 5 different levels of responsibility and pay!

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.

Benefits

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-0225079

Job Function: Facilities and General Services

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