Sterile Processing Associate — Evening Shift, Growth Path

3M HEALTHCARE; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 24,108 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Fargo, ND is seeking an Associate Sterile Processing Technician to prepare, clean, process and store surgical instruments for patient care. On-the-job training is provided, and no prior experience is required.

The role features an evening shift (2pm–10:30pm), Monday–Friday with 40 hours weekly and two holidays per year. Strong attention to detail, communication, and customer service are essential to maintaining a safe, sterile hospital environment.

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.
• CRCST certification strongly preferred within 24 months of date of hire.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Follows SOPs and infection prevention and control guidelines; recognizes processing errors and notifies leadership.
• Uses technologies such as copy and fax machine, internet, handheld devices, EMR, instrument tracking systems, inventory management systems, email and Microsoft Office.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Phone skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

CRCST certification preferred

Tools

Electronic medical records

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sanford Health in Fargo, ND is seeking an Associate Sterile Processing Technician to prepare, clean, process and store surgical instruments for patient care. On-the-job training is provided, and no prior experience is required.

The role features an evening shift (2pm–10:30pm), Monday–Friday with 40 hours weekly and two holidays per year. Strong attention to detail, communication, and customer service are essential to maintaining a safe, sterile hospital environment.