Associate Sterile Processing Technician - 6am

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

5d•$18 - $24

About The Position

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. The role follows standard operating procedures and policies, as well as infection prevention and control guidelines. The technician recognizes potential and actual processing errors, notifies leadership, and follows up according to procedure or instruction. Assigned tasks must be completed in a timely manner while maintaining continuity in workflow. The position uses technologies including copy and fax machines, the internet, handheld devices, electronic medical records, instrument tracking systems, inventory management systems, email, and Microsoft Office. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with rotating weekend work. After an initial three-month training period, the employee can expect to work one in four weekends.

Requirements

Strong phone and computer skills.
Ability to navigate the internet and use handheld devices.
Certified in Central Service Technology (CRCST) is strongly preferred within 24 months of hire.

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), strongly preferred within 24 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Inventory, inspect, store, distribute, and reprocess patient care and surgical supplies, equipment, and instruments.
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 relevant technologies, including copy and fax machines, the internet, handheld devices, electronic medical records, instrument tracking systems, inventory management systems, email, and Microsoft Office.