Associate Sterile Processing Technician Marshfield Clinic Health System

Rice Lake Chamber; Town of Rice Lake (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

Sanford Health in Rice Lake, WI is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to prepare, clean, process, and store surgical supplies and instruments. Training provided; favorable schedule and career growth opportunities within the department. Strong communication and medical terminology knowledge are helpful for success.

The role requires high school diploma or equivalent, with prior central processing or healthcare experience preferred. CRCST certification within 24 months is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• 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 all patient care and surgical supplies, equipment, and instruments are properly inventoried, inspected, stored, distributed and reprocessed in a timely manner.
• Follow all standard operating procedures.
• Understand and follow infection prevention and control guidelines.
• Recognize potential and actual processing errors and follow up accordingly.
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner and maintain workflow continuity.
• Utilize applicable inventory systems in use.

Skills

Phone skills

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CRCST certification (preferred within 24 months)

Job description

Sanford Health, one of the largest health systems in the United States, is improving the human condition at every stage of life through exceptional care, spiritual enrichment, innovation and discovery. Our Sterile Processing department helps us realize this vision by preventing surgical infections and complications for patients in hospitals across our broad footprint. Our Sterile Processing culture embraces safety, positivity, and growth that enables our team to succeed every day

Facility: Marsh Med Ctr Rice Lake
Location: Rice Lake, WI
Address: 1700 W Stout St, Rice Lake, WI 54868, USA
Shift: 8 Hours – Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 32.00

Job Summary

As a Sterile Processing Technician you will be preparing, cleaning, processing, and storing supplies and surgical instruments for patient care. We will train you on all policies and procedures needed for this position. In this role we supply your work attire and offer a favorable schedule as well as many levels of career growth within the department. To succeed as a Sterile Processing Technician you should have an understanding of medical terminology, customer service, and good communication skills. Join a department whose work is meaningful and always innovating with new technology.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring all patient care and surgical supplies, equipment, and instruments are properly inventoried, inspected, stored, distributed and reprocessed in a timely manner
• Follows all standard operating procedures
• Understands and demonstrates all policies and infection prevention and control guidelines
• Able to recognize potential and actual processing errors and follow-up according to procedure or management instruction
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner and maintains continuity in workflow
• Utilizes applicable inventory systems in use

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.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

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] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0273659
Job Function: Facilities and General Services