Associate Sterile Processing Technician

Sanford Health • Rice Lake, WI

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About The Position

The Associate Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for ensuring patient care and surgical supplies, equipment, and instruments are properly inventoried, inspected, stored, distributed, and reprocessed throughout the health system in a quality and timely manner. The role follows standard operating procedures, organizational policies, and infection prevention and control guidelines. The technician recognizes potential and actual processing errors, notifies leadership, and follows up according to procedure or instruction. The position also uses a variety of technologies and systems to complete assigned work and maintain continuity in workflow.

Requirements

• Strong phone and computer skills.
• Ability to navigate the internet and use handheld devices.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in central processing or a healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Certification in Central Service Technology (CRCST) is strongly preferred within 24 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient care and surgical supplies, equipment, and instruments are inventoried, inspected, stored, distributed, and reprocessed properly and in a timely manner.
• Follow standard operating procedures, policies, and infection prevention and control guidelines.
• Recognize potential and actual processing errors, notify leadership, and follow up according to procedure or instruction.
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner and maintain continuity in workflow.
• Use technologies and systems including copy and fax machines, the internet, handheld devices, electronic medical records, instrument tracking systems, inventory management systems, email, and Microsoft Office.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed