Sterile Processing Technician - 40 Hours Weekly - Evening Shift
About The Position
Essentia Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to serve at our 32nd Avenue Fargo Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota. This employee works 40 hours weekly on evening shift. Schedule is Monday through Friday with rotating holidays. There are no weekend or on-call obligations. Evening shift is 3:00 pm to11:30 pm. A $3000 sign-on bonus is available, minus applicable taxes, paying $1500 after 30 days of employment with a 2-year commitment, and a second $1500 payment after 2 years of employment. Responsible for the reprocessing of reusable surgical instruments and patient care equipment for use in surgery and throughout various nursing units. Plays a vital role in ensuring clean, safe, sterile instruments and equipment are available to hospital staff for use in patient care. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring all surgical instruments and medical equipment are properly decontaminated, inspected, assembled, sterilized, and distributed in a safe and timely manner. Your work is critical to supporting patient safety and high-quality surgical care. We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about! Our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve. We are like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541
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
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in sterile processing or healthcare is preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform decontamination of surgical instruments and equipment according to established protocols
- Inspect, test, and assemble instrument trays accurately following count sheets and manufacturer instructions (IFUs)
- Operate sterilization equipment including steam and low-temperature systems
- Monitor and document sterilization cycles using biological, chemical, and mechanical indicators
- Maintain accurate records and instrument tracking documentation
- Ensure proper storage and distribution of sterile supplies
- Identify and remove damaged or malfunctioning instruments
- Follow all infection control, safety, and PPE guidelines
- Collaborate with surgical teams to meet case cart and instrument needs
Benefits
- Health Insurance and HSA or FSA accounts
- Dental and Vision insurances
- Supplemental insurances- critical illness, accident, & hospital indemnity
- Paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance
- Supplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual and 7 paid holidays per year
- Paid parental leave after one year (24+ hours weekly required)
- Adoption assistance after one year (24+ hours weekly required)
- Bereavement & Jury Duty (all regularly scheduled employees)
- Take Charge (employee wellness program)
- Guidance Resources (free confidential counseling)
- Employee discount program
- 401(k) retirement account (traditional & Roth)
- 401(k) matching & discretionary contributions (subject to service requirements)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
