Associate Sterile Processing Technician

Sanford Bemidji; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sioux Falls seeks an Associate Sterile Processing Technician to manage surgical supplies and instruments. The role involves following standard procedures, maintaining workflow, and ensuring quality care. Opportunities for growth are available within the department.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure all patient care and surgical supplies are properly managed.
• Follow standard operating procedures and infection control guidelines.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Computer Skills

Phone Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Records

Inventory Management Systems

Job description

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Associate Sterile Processing Technician

Apply locations SD, Sioux Falls time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-0223143

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Evening Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40Salary Range: $16.50 - $22.50

Union Position:

No

Department Details

The Sterile Processing Department at Sanford is responsible to pick all clean supplies for each surgery, and to clean, & sterilize all surgical instruments. In this department you wear surgical scrubs so please come to work in your sweatpants and change into scrubs! You are never required to work outside your shift hours, but overtime is often available. You are assigned 1 holiday to work per year. Our department has room for growth with 6 different levels of responsibility and pay. Set schedule of hours, 8 hour shifts, Monday through Friday only. NO call!

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.

Job Description

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 strongly preferred within 24 months of date of hire.

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].

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Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization includes 44 hospitals, 1,400 physicians and more than 200 Good Samaritan Society senior care locations in 26 states and nine countries.