Sterile Processing Tech - 40 Hours Weekly - Evening Shift

Essentia Health•Fargo, ND

8d•$19 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Essentia Health is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician at its 32nd Avenue Fargo Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota. This role works 40 hours per week on the evening shift, Monday through Friday, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. There are rotating holiday shifts, but no weekend or on-call obligations. The technician reprocesses reusable surgical instruments and patient-care equipment for use in surgery and throughout nursing units. The work includes decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, sterilizing, documenting, storing, and distributing instruments and equipment so they are safe and available for patient care. The position supports surgical services at a Level II Trauma Center and tertiary care hospital, handling a broad range of surgical needs in a fast-paced hospital department. Tech I (non-certified) wages are $18.16–$27.24 per hour based on experience. Tech II (certified) wages are $19.28–$28.92 per hour based on experience. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available, subject to applicable taxes and a two-year commitment: $2,500 after 30 days of employment and $2,500 after two years.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of sterile processing practices or willingness to learn.
Ability to read and interpret instructions and tray lists.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Tech I: Obtain Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) within two years of hire.
Tech II: Hold current CRCST certification from HSPA or CSPDT certification from CPSPD.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in sterile processing or healthcare.
Tech II certification as a CRCST with HSPA or as a CSPDT with CPSPD.

Responsibilities

Decontaminate surgical instruments and equipment according to established protocols.
Inspect, test, and assemble instrument trays accurately using count sheets and manufacturer instructions (IFUs).
Operate steam and low-temperature sterilization systems.
Monitor and document sterilization cycles using biological, chemical, and mechanical indicators.
Maintain accurate records and instrument-tracking documentation.
Store and distribute sterile supplies appropriately.
Identify and remove damaged or malfunctioning instruments.
Follow infection-control, safety, and personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines.
Collaborate with surgical teams to meet case-cart and instrument needs.

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments subject to a two-year commitment.
Health insurance and HSA or FSA accounts for employees scheduled 24 or more hours weekly.
Dental and vision insurance.
Supplemental critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance.
Supplemental life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
PTO accrual and seven paid holidays per year.
Paid parental leave after one year.
Adoption assistance after one year.
Bereavement and jury duty benefits for regularly scheduled employees.
Employee wellness program.
Free confidential counseling through Guidance Resources.
Employee discount program.
401(k) retirement account with traditional and Roth options.
401(k) matching and discretionary contributions, subject to service requirements.
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Training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
Flexible scheduling, time off, and wellness resources.