Associate Sterile Processing Technician - Evenings

3M HEALTHCARE; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 24,108 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Fargo, ND is seeking an Associate Sterile Processing Technician to prepare, clean, process and store surgical instruments for patient care. On-the-job training is provided, and no prior experience is required.

The role features an evening shift (2pm–10:30pm), Monday–Friday with 40 hours weekly and two holidays per year. Strong attention to detail, communication, and customer service are essential to maintaining a safe, sterile hospital environment.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Follows SOPs and infection prevention and control guidelines; recognizes processing errors and notifies leadership.
• Uses technologies such as copy and fax machine, internet, handheld devices, EMR, instrument tracking systems, inventory management systems, email and Microsoft Office.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Phone skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

CRCST certification preferred

Tools

Electronic medical records

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.

Work Shift: 8 Hours - Evening Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Compensation: Salary Range: $17.50 - $23.50

Union Position: No

Schedule is Monday-Friday, no weekends, from 2pm -10:30pm. 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.

EEO Statement

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