Sterile Processing Technician

Avera Heart Hospital, South Dakota; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the operative team by ensuring proper instrumentation and supplies are available in the OR. The role includes decontamination, instrumentation management, and adherence to infection control and medical ethics standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with preferred IAHCSMM and BLS certifications. Flexible shifts and on-site work support patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Experience in hospital sterile processing preferred.
• IAHCSMM certification preferred.
• Current BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional staff in care for the operative patient and ensure proper instrumentation is available.
• Support sterile operative team and housekeeping activities; apply infection control principles.
• Retrieve, clean, and decontaminate instrumentation; process items per hospital policies and manufacturer recommendations.
• Provide training to newly assigned personnel and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Surgical knowledge

Infection control

Medical ethics

New personnel training

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Sterile instrumentation

Decontamination equipment

Job description

Location:Sioux Falls, SDWorker Type:RegularWork 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 HighlightsThis 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.