Sterile Processing Technician

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sioux Center Health in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Technician to support the operative team by ensuring proper instrumentation and supplies are ready for procedures.

The role requires surgical knowledge, adherence to infection control protocols, and the ability to train new personnel. Flexible shifts and on-call responsibilities are part of the schedule, with a focus on patient safety and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Assists professional staff in providing care for the operative patient.
• Knowledge of sterile processing and instrumentation.
• Adheres to infection control and medical ethics.

Responsibilities

• Retrieves, cleans, and decontaminates instrumentation and equipment; issues and tracks department-specific equipment.
• Prepares, packages, and processes items in accordance with hospital policies and manufacturer recommendations.
• Performs quality measures and contributes to improvements in sterile processing.
• Trains newly assigned personnel and supports ongoing staff development.

Skills

Surgical knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location:

Sioux Falls, SD

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America)

At Avera Heart Hospital, you’re not just joining a workplace – you’re becoming part of a family. With more than 700 dedicated employee, we deliver care that truly makes a difference. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the distinction of being one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide – out of more than 4,000 – to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Position Highlights

This position assists professional staff in providing care for the operative patient. This position requires surgical knowledge and expertise to ensure proper instrumentation and supplies are available on the surgical field and/or in the operating room where the procedure is to be performed. This position helps the sterile operative team, performs routine and specialized housekeeping activities, applies principles of infection control and medical ethics. Retrieves, cleans, and decontaminates instrumentation and equipment, issues and tracks department specific equipment/instrumentation within the hospital. Prepares, packages, and processes items in accordance with hospital policies, established practices and manufacturer’s recommendations. Performs, recommends and evaluates quality measures and improvements. This position will also be responsible for training newly assigned personnel. Patient safety and confidentiality are maintained at all times.

Work Schedule

Flexible schedules to cover all shifts and weekends, as hospital needs demand. Routine on call requirements.

Education/Experience

High school diploma or G.E.D. required. Previous experience in hospital sterile processing preferred.

Licensure/Certification

IAHCSMM certification preferred. Current BLS certification preferred.