Associate Sterile Processing Technician - Days

Sanford Health; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major health system in Bismarck, North Dakota, is seeking an Associate Sterile Processing Technician. No prior experience is necessary as on-the-job training will be provided. This position plays a vital role in ensuring clean and safe instruments for patient care. Candidates should demonstrate attention to detail and good communication skills. The role offers opportunities for growth with multiple levels of responsibility and pay. A high school diploma is preferred, and certification in Central Service Technology is strongly encouraged within 24 months.

Benefits

$2,500 sign-on bonus

Daily Pay available

Room for growth with multiple levels of responsibility

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience in central processing or healthcare environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Certified in Central Service Technology (CRCST) is strongly preferred within 24 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all patient care and surgical supplies are properly inventoried and stored.
• Follow all standard operating procedures and infection control guidelines.
• Use various technologies including email, handheld devices, and inventory systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Good communication skills

Strong phone skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified in Central Service Technology (CRCST)

Tools

Copy and fax machine

Electronic medical records

Inventory management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sanford Health Overview

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 and Schedule

Work Shift: 8 Hours – Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Salary Range: $16.50 - $23.50 with $2,500 sign‑on bonus available for eligible applicants! Daily Pay is available.

Union Position

No

Department Details

Schedule is Monday‑Friday, 8am‑4:30pm. Schedule includes working a Saturday and Sunday every 5‑6 weekends and 1 holiday per year.

Associate Sterile Processing Technician – No Experience Necessary

No experience necessary – as an Associate Sterile Processing Technician you will receive on‑the‑job training to prepare, clean, process, and store supplied 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 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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