Sterile Processing Technician

Sanford Health • Eau Claire, WI

12d

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for ensuring patient-care and surgical supplies, equipment, and instruments are properly inventoried, decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, stored, distributed, and tracked throughout the health system in a quality and timely manner. The role follows standard operating procedures, policies, and Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines; recognizes potential and actual processing errors and follows up according to procedure or management instruction; completes assigned tasks promptly while maintaining workflow continuity; and uses applicable inventory systems.

Requirements

• Must have knowledge of medical terminology.
• Must have strong communication and computer skills.
• Must be certified and maintain certification in Central Service Technology.
• For work in Fargo, North Dakota, Central Service Technology (CRCST) certification is required within 24 months of the hire date.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least 12 months of experience in Sterile Processing and/or Central Distribution is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inventory, decontaminate, assemble, inspect, package, sterilize, store, distribute, and track patient-care and surgical supplies, equipment, and instruments.
• Follow all standard operating procedures, policies, and Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines.
• Recognize potential and actual processing errors and follow up according to procedure or management instruction.
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner and maintain continuity in workflow.
• Use applicable inventory systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED