Sterile Processing Technician (Non- Certified)

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking an experienced Sterilization Technician to join our perioperative services. You will perform decontamination, assembly and sterilization of instruments, ensuring all items are safe for patient use and compliant with QA guidelines.

We value teamwork, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with physicians, OR staff, and nurses.

Qualifications

• Experience with decontamination and sterilization per QA guidelines.
• Ability to operate steam, ETO, and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers.
• Strong communication and teamwork to support OR staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, assembly, and sterilization per QA guidelines.
• Operate steam, ETO, and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers.
• Use equipment safely and follow competency reviews.
• Access information via computer and communicate with team.
• Report broken instruments to supervisor.
• Maintain instrument tracking via PDA and computers.
• Answer phones and assist customers professionally.

Skills

Decontamination

Sterilization

QA guidelines

Infection control

Equipment operation

Instrument tracking

Communication

Customer service

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Tools

Steam sterilizers

ETO sterilizers

Hydrogen peroxide sterilizers

Ultrasonic cleaner

Washer/sterilizer

PDA devices

Job description

Work Shift Afternoon Shift (United States of America)

Location Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type Regular

Work Shift Afternoon Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $18.00 - $22.00

Position Highlights

Monday-Friday 2:00pm-10:30pm; 80 hours No call, No weekend shifts, rotating holidays Night pay at 7pm!

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Performs decontamination and sterilization procedures according to Infection Control and QA guidelines. Provides the physicians, OR staff, and nurses with products safe for patient use on a routine basis or as emergency needs demand.

What You Will Do

• Performs decontamination, assembly and sterilization, according to Infection Control and established QA monitoring guidelines as demonstrated by annual competency review.
• Operates sterilization equipment which includes: steam, ETO, and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaner, washer/sterilizer, and automated cart washer.
• Operates equipment according to manufacturer operational directions and in a manner that ensures the safety of the operator as demonstrated by annual competency review.
• Utilizes computer to access information; communication with manager, supervisors and co-workers.
• Reports broken and malfunctioning instruments and equipment to the supervisor or manager.
• Utilizes desktop and laptop computers and handheld PDA for instrument decontamination, assembly and tracking functions.
• Answers phones and meets customer’s needs in a professional manner.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Preferred Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• High School or GED Equivalent

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].