Sterile Processing Technician

Sanford; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health, a large health system, seeks a Sterile Processing professional to inventory, decontaminate, assemble, inspect, package, sterilize, and distribute surgical supplies and equipment across the health system.

The role follows SOPs and infection prevention guidelines, ensuring timely workflow and accurate tracking through inventory systems. Prior sterile processing experience and CS tech certification are preferred; CRCST may be required if applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 12 months experience in Sterile Processing and/or Central Distribution is strongly preferred.
• Must have knowledge of medical terminology, and must have strong communication and computer skills.
• Must be certified and maintain certification in Central Service Technology.
• If working in Fargo, North Dakota, certification in Central Service Technology (CRCST) is required within 24 months of date of hire in the position.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring patient care and surgical supplies, equipment, and instruments are properly inventoried, decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, stored, distributed, and tracked in quality and timely manner throughout the health system.
• Follows SOPs and Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines; recognizes potential and actual processing errors and follows up accordingly; completes assigned tasks and maintains workflow; utilizes inventory systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

8 Hours - Rotating Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Compensation

Union Position: No

Department Details

Summary

Responsible for ensuring patient care and surgical supplies, equipment, and instruments are properly inventoried, decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, stored, distributed, and tracked in 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 and follow‑up according to procedure or management instruction. Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner and maintains continuity in work flow. Utilizes applicable inventory systems in use.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Minimum of 12 months experience in Sterile Processing and /or Central Distribution is strongly preferred. Must have knowledge of medical terminology, and must have strong communication and computer skills.

Must be certified and maintain certification in Central Service Technology.

If working in Fargo, North Dakota, certification in Central Service Technology (CRCST) is required within 24 months of date of hire in the position.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.