Associate Sterile Processing Technician

Sanford; Town of Rice Lake (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a Central Processing Technician to ensure all patient care and surgical supplies, equipment and instruments are properly inventoried, inspected, stored, distributed and reprocessed across the health system.

You will follow SOPs, infection control guidelines, and use systems like electronic medical records, inventory management, and MS Office to maintain workflow and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Follows SOPs and infection prevention guidelines.
• Recognizes potential and actual processing errors and notifies leadership.
• Proficient with office tech including internet, email and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Inventory, inspect, store, distribute and reprocess surgical supplies and instruments.
• Maintain quality and timely workflow across the health system.
• Follow procedures and use instrument tracking and inventory systems.

Skills

Phone skills

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CRCST certification within 24 months

Job description

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.

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32

Union Position:

No

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.

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