Associate Sterile Processing Technician - Evenings

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

1d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. This role is for an Evening Shift, 8 Hours, Monday-Friday, 2pm-10:30pm, including 2 holidays per year. No experience is necessary as on-the-job training will be provided. The Associate Sterile Processing Technician plays a vital role in ensuring clean, safe, sterile instruments and equipment are available to hospital staff for patient care. The department offers opportunities for growth with 5 different levels of responsibility and pay.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Attention to detail
Customer service skills
Good communication skills

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring all patient care and surgical supplies, equipment, and instruments are properly inventoried, inspected, stored, distributed and reprocessed in a 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, notify leadership and follow-up according to procedure or instruction.
Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner and maintains continuity in work flow.
Responsible for use of technologies such as copy and fax machine, internet, handheld devices, electronic medical records, instrument tracking systems, inventory management systems, email and Microsoft office.