Associate Sterile Processing Technician - Evenings

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

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking an Associate Sterile Processing Technician to ensure patient care and surgical supplies are properly processed and available for use. No experience is necessary as training will be provided. This position requires attention to detail and strong communication skills, offering room for growth within the department.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean, process, and store surgical instruments and supplies.
• Ensure proper inventory, inspection, storage, and distribution of patient care equipment.
• Follow standard operating procedures and infection control guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Instrument tracking systems

Inventory management systems

Job description

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:

8 Hours - Evening Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40 Salary Range: $16.50 - $22.50Sign-on bonus available!

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Schedule is Monday-Friday from 3pm-11:30pm with a Saturday and Sunday every 5-6 weeks. Schedule would include 1 holiday per year.

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 in 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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