Associate Sterile Processing Technician (Straight Weekends)

RiseMe; South Dakota; On-site; USD 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a Sterile Processing professional in South Dakota to inventory, inspect, store, and reprocess surgical supplies and instruments within a secure, efficient workflow. The role emphasizes adherence to SOPs and infection prevention standards.

Likely 8-hour weekend shifts with 40 hours per week; overtime may be available, no call duties. Prior central service experience and CRCST certification are valued. Join a large rural health system committed to patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong phone and computer skills with ability to navigate the internet and use handheld devices.
• Certification in Central Service Technology (CRCST) is 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 quality and timely manner throughout the health system.
• Follow SOPs and Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines; recognize processing errors and notify leadership; use EMR, instrument tracking and inventory systems.

Skills

Phone skills

Computer skills

Internet navigation

Handheld devices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CRCST Certification

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:

Weekend (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation:

Salary Range: $18.50 - $23.50

Union Position:

No

Department Details

The Sterile Processing Department at Sanford is responsible to pick all clean supplies for each surgery, and to clean, & sterilize all surgical instruments. In this department you wear surgical scrubs so please come to work in your sweatpants and change into scrubs! You are never required to work outside your shift hours, but overtime is often available. You are assigned 1 holiday to work per year. Our department has room for growth with 6 different levels of responsibility and pay. Set schedule of hours, 8 hour shifts, Monday through Friday only. NO call!

Summary

Will be 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. Is 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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