Entry-Level Sterile Processing Technician — Training & Growth

Sanford; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Job summary

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. Position: Associate Sterile Processing Technician.

Schedule is Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm with rotating weekends after training; no experience required as on-the-job training is provided. 5 levels of responsibility and pay possible within the department, with attention to quality and safety in

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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all patient care and surgical supplies, equipment, and instruments are inventoried, inspected, stored, distributed and reprocessed in a quality and timely manner throughout the health system.
• Follow SOPs and infection prevention guidelines; recognize potential and actual processing errors, notify leadership and follow up accordingly.
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner and maintain continuity in workflow; use technologies such as email, internet, handheld devices, EMR, instrument tracking and inventory systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Phone skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Instrument Tracking Systems

Inventory Management Systems

Microsoft Office

Email

Handheld devices

Internet navigation

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. Position: Associate Sterile Processing Technician.

Schedule is Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm with rotating weekends after training; no experience required as on-the-job training is provided. 5 levels of responsibility and pay possible within the department, with attention to quality and safety in