Associate Sterile Processing Technician - 6am

10000 Sanford; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

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Job summary

Sanford Health in Fargo, ND, seeks a Central Service Technician to manage patient care supplies, inspect and reprocess instruments, and ensure inventory accuracy across the health system.

You will follow SOPs, use instrument tracking and EMR systems, and support infection prevention while maintaining timely throughput.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Handheld device usage

CRCST certification preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Instrument tracking systems

Inventory management systems

Electronic medical records

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. 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. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health's commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan's mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.

Work Shift: 8 Hours - Rotating Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Compensation: Salary Range: $17.50 - $23.50

Union Position: No

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6am-2:30pm, with a rotating weekend schedule. Can expect to work 1 in 4 weekends after an initial 3 month training period.

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.

EEO and Diversity

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

Accommodation

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].

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