Sterile Processing Technician - Meaningful Care & Growth

Marshfield Clinic Health System; Town of Weston (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous time off package

Job summary

Sanford Health in Weston, WI is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to prepare, clean, process and store surgical instruments for patient care. We train you on all policies and procedures, provide work attire, and offer a favorable schedule with opportunities for career growth within the department.

The role requires knowledge of medical terminology, strong customer service and communication skills, plus prior central processing or healthcare experience.

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

• Responsible for ensuring all patient care and surgical supplies, equipment, and instruments are properly inventoried, inspected, stored, distributed and reprocessed in a timely manner
• Follows all standard operating procedures
• Understands and demonstrates all 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 workflow
• Utilizes applicable inventory systems in use

Skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld devices

Job description

Sanford Health in Weston, WI is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to prepare, clean, process and store surgical instruments for patient care. We train you on all policies and procedures, provide work attire, and offer a favorable schedule with opportunities for career growth within the department.

The role requires knowledge of medical terminology, strong customer service and communication skills, plus prior central processing or healthcare experience.