Associate Sterile Processing Technician - 9am

Sanford; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

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. Position: Associate Sterile Processing Technician.

Schedule is Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm with rotating weekends after training; no experience required as on-the-job training is provided. 5 levels of responsibility and pay possible within the department, with attention to quality and safety in

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

• Ensure all patient care and surgical supplies, equipment, and instruments are inventoried, inspected, stored, distributed and reprocessed in a quality and timely manner throughout the health system.
• Follow SOPs and infection prevention guidelines; recognize potential and actual processing errors, notify leadership and follow up accordingly.
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner and maintain continuity in workflow; use technologies such as email, internet, handheld devices, EMR, instrument tracking and inventory systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Phone skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Instrument Tracking Systems

Inventory Management Systems

Microsoft Office

Email

Handheld devices

Internet navigation

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: 40
• Compensation: Salary Range: $17.50 - $23.50
• Union Position: No

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Department Details

Schedule is Monday-Friday from 9am-5:30pm and rotating working the weekends, can anticipate to work 1 in 4 weekends after the initial 3 months of training, 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!

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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