Sterile Processing Technician

Sanford Health • Eau Claire, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. 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.

Requirements

• Must have strong phone and computer skills, with ability to navigate the internet and use handheld devices.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience in central processing or healthcare environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Certified in Central Service Technology (CRCST) is strongly preferred within 24 months of date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Follows all standard operating procedures (SOP) and policies and infection prevention and control guidelines.
• Able to recognize potential and actual processing errors, notify leadership and follow-up according to procedure or instruction.
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner and maintains continuity in work flow.
• Responsible for use of technologies such as copy and fax machine, internet, handheld devices, electronic medical records, instrument tracking systems, inventory management systems, email and Microsoft office.

What This Job Offers

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