Associate Sterile Processing Technician - Evenings

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

Job summary

Sanford Health, one of the largest not-for-profit health systems, is seeking an Associate Sterile Processing Technician. In this role, you will ensure the cleanliness and proper handling of surgical instruments. No prior experience is necessary; training will be provided. This position offers weekday shifts with no on-call responsibilities and potential for overtime.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in central processing or healthcare preferred.
• Strong phone and computer skills needed.
• Certified in Central Service Technology (CRCST) preferred within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper inventory and processing of surgical supplies and instruments.
• Follow standard operating procedures and recognize processing errors.
• Maintain continuity in workflow and complete tasks timely.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic medical records

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: $17.00 - $22.50Access your earned wages before payday with Daily Pay!

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Schedule is Monday-Friday, no weekends, from 2pm-10:30pm with no on-call responsibilities. Schedule would include 2 holidays per year. Overtime is typically available, but is not required to work.

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.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].