Sterile Processing Technician - 40 Hours Weekly - Mid 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, Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 6:30 pm, with rotating holidays. There are no weekend or on-call obligations. A $3000 sign-on incentive 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 without an additional commitment. Essentia Health is 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.
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
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) within 2 years of hire. (For Tech I)
- Current certification as a CRCST with the HSPA or as a CSPDT with the CPSPD. (For Tech II)
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in sterile processing or healthcare is preferred
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Ensuring all surgical instruments and medical equipment are properly decontaminated, inspected, assembled, sterilized, and distributed in a safe and timely manner.
- 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)
- Sign-on incentive ($3000)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
