Sterile Processing Technician (Straight Nights)

Good Samaritan Society; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to join their team in Sioux Falls. This role is crucial in ensuring that surgical instruments and supplies are meticulously managed, decontaminated, and sterilized to uphold the highest standards of patient care. The ideal candidate will thrive in a structured environment, working set hours with opportunities for overtime. With a commitment to employee development and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers a rewarding career path in a supportive and dynamic workplace.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Generous Time Off Package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months experience in Sterile Processing or Central Distribution preferred.
• Must be certified in Central Service Technology within 24 months if working in Fargo.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient care and surgical supplies are properly managed and tracked.
• Follow standard operating procedures and maintain workflow continuity.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Sanford Health

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Facility: Surgical Tower
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Address: 1500 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Night Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $17.00 - $23.50

The Sterile Processing Department at Sanford is responsible to pick all clean supplies for each surgery, and to clean, & sterilize all surgical instruments. In this department you wear surgical scrubs so please come to work in your sweatpants and change into scrubs! You are never required to work outside your shift hours, but overtime is often available. You are assigned 1 holiday to work per year. Our department has room for growth with 6 different levels of responsibility and pay. Set schedule of hours, 8 hour shifts, Monday through Friday only. NO call!

Job 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. 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 Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0221367
Job Function: Facilities and General Services