Associate Sterile Processing Technician - Days

10000 Sanford; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Fargo, ND is seeking a Central Processing Technician to inventory, inspect, store and reprocess surgical supplies and instruments across the health system, ensuring timely workflow and adherence to SOPs.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, healthcare experience, knowledge of medical terminology and strong computer skills; CRCST certification is preferred within 24 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in central processing or healthcare environment preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Strong phone and computer skills; able to navigate internet and handheld devices.
• CRCST certification strongly preferred within 24 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Inventory, inspect, store, distribute and reprocess patient care and surgical supplies and instruments.
• Follow SOPs and infection prevention guidelines; report processing errors.
• Use instrument tracking, inventory management, EMR and office software.
• Maintain workflow continuity and timely task completion.

Skills

Central processing

Healthcare experience

Medical terminology

Phone skills

Computer skills

CRCST certification

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EMR systems

Inventory management systems

Microsoft Office

Instrument tracking systems

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 - Rotating Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation: Salary Range: $17.50 - $23.50 Access your earned wages before payday with Daily Pay! 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. 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].

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.