Central Processing Technician — Precision Instrument Care

Good Samaritan Society; Bemidji, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 44,000; 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, Bemidji Medical Center, Bemidji, MN seeks a central processing associate to ensure proper inventory, inspection, storage, distribution and reprocessing of supplies and instruments. The role emphasizes SOP compliance and infection prevention guidelines.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, healthcare experience, and CRCST certification within 24 months, plus strong phone and computer skills. BLS is required; Union position offered.

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 required within 24 months of date of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring all patient care and surgical supplies, equipment, and instruments are properly inventoried, inspected, stored, distributed and reprocessed.
• Follow SOPs and infection prevention guidelines.
• Recognize potential and actual processing errors and notify leadership.
• Complete tasks in a timely manner and maintain workflow continuity.
• Use technologies such as copy/fax, internet, handheld devices, EMR, instrument tracking and inventory management systems, email and Microsoft Office.

Skills

Phone skills

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma

CRCST within 24 months

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Instrument tracking systems

Inventory management systems

Microsoft Office

Handheld devices

Job description

Sanford Health, Bemidji Medical Center, Bemidji, MN seeks a central processing associate to ensure proper inventory, inspection, storage, distribution and reprocessing of supplies and instruments. The role emphasizes SOP compliance and infection prevention guidelines.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, healthcare experience, and CRCST certification within 24 months, plus strong phone and computer skills. BLS is required; Union position offered.