Associate Sterile Processing Technician - Days

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

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a central processing technician responsible for inventorying, inspecting, storing and reprocessing patient care supplies and instruments across the health system. You will follow SOPs, infection control guidelines and use EMR, inventory systems and Microsoft Office to maintain accuracy.

The role requires a high school diploma (CRCST preferred) and strong phone/computer skills; prior healthcare experience is a plus.

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.
• CRCST certification strongly preferred within 24 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient care supplies, surgical instruments and equipment are inventoried, inspected, stored, distributed and reprocessed.
• Follow SOPs and infection prevention guidelines; report processing errors to leadership.
• Utilize systems and technologies (EMR, inventory systems, internet) to maintain accuracy and workflow continuity.

Skills

Phone skills

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Internet navigation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CRCST certification within 24 months

Tools

Electronic medical records

Inventory management systems

Microsoft Office

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.

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Work Shift:

8 Hours - Rotating Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation:

Salary Range: $17.50 - $23.50

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Schedule: Monday-Friday, with a combination of working 6am-2:30pm and 9am-5:30pm. Rotating weekend schedule, should anticipate 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.

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

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