Sterile Processing Technician - Varied Shifts, Day 1 PTO

Avera Health; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Health is seeking a Sterile Processing professional at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD. The role involves decontamination, sterilization, and instrument processing to support physicians, OR staff, and nurses.

Varied shifts with day- and evening-time coverage and on-call components; strong teamwork and adherence to safety and QA standards are required for patient safety and efficient operating room readiness.

Qualifications

• Performs decontamination and sterilization according to Infection Control guidelines.
• Operates multiple sterilization devices and equipment.
• Uses computers/PDAs to access information and track instruments.

Responsibilities

• Performs decontamination, assembly and sterilization per QA guidelines.
• Operates steam, ETO, and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers and related equipment.
• Ensures safety by following manufacturer directions and competency requirements.
• Documents activity and communicates with supervisors and colleagues.
• Answers phones and assists customers in a professional manner.

Skills

Decontamination

Sterilization procedures

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Steam sterilizer

ETO sterilizer

Hydrogen peroxide sterilizer

Ultrasonic cleaner

Washer/sterilizer

PDA

Job description

Avera Health is seeking a Sterile Processing professional at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD. The role involves decontamination, sterilization, and instrument processing to support physicians, OR staff, and nurses.

Varied shifts with day- and evening-time coverage and on-call components; strong teamwork and adherence to safety and QA standards are required for patient safety and efficient operating room readiness.