Associate Sterile Processing Technician - Sterile

Company: Sanford Health
Location: Fargo
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Create Your Career with UsSanford Health, one of the largest health systems in the United States, is improving the human condition at every stage of life through exceptional care, spiritual enrichment, innovation and discovery. Our Sterile Processing department helps us realize this vision by preventing surgical infections and complications for patients in hospitals across our broad footprint. Our Sterile Processing culture embraces safety, positivity, and growth that enables our team to succeed every dayFacility: Broadway HospitalLocation: Fargo, NDAddress: 801 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102, USAShift: 8 Hours - Evening ShiftsJob Schedule: Full timeWeekly Hours: 40. 00Salary Range: $17. 00 - $19.50Pay Info: Access your earned wages before payday with Daily Pay!Department DetailsThe sterile processing department at Sanford is responsible to pick all clean supplies for each surgery, and to clean, & sterilize all surgical instruments. In this department you wear surgical scrubs so please come to work in your sweatpants and change into scrubs! Our department has room for growth with 6 different levels of responsibility and pay. 8, 10, and 12 hour shifts available, Monday through Friday only. NO call!Job SummaryAs a Sterile Processing Technician you will be preparing, cleaning, processing, and storing supplies and surgical instruments for patient care. We will train you on all policies and procedures needed for this position. In this role we supply your work attire and offer a favorable schedule as well as many levels of career growth within the department. To succeed as a Sterile Processing Technician you should have an understanding of medical terminology, customer service, and good communication skills. Join a department whose work is meaningful and always innovating with new technology.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for ensuring all patient care and surgical supplies, equipment, and instruments are properly inventoried, inspected, stored, distributed and reprocessed in a timely mannerFollows all standard operating proceduresUnderstands and demonstrates all policies and infection prevention and control guidelinesAble to recognize potential and actual processing errors and follow-up according to procedure or management instructionCompletes assigned tasks in a timely manner and maintains continuity in workflowUtilizes applicable inventory systems in useQualificationsNo experience necessary!As a Sterile Processing Technician you will receive on the job training to prepare, clean, process, and store supplies and surgical instruments for patient care. You will play a vital role in ensuring clean, safe, sterile instruments and equipment are available to hospital staff for use. To succeed as a Sterile Processing Technician you should demonstrate attention to detail, customer service skills, and good communication skills. Join a department with driven individuals whose work is meaningful and always innovating with new technology.High school diploma or equivalent preferred.Prior experience in central processing or healthcare environment is preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Must have strong phone and computer skills, with ability to navigate the internet and use handheld devices.Certified in Central Service Technology (CRCST) is strongly preferred within 24 months of date of hire.BenefitsSanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.Req Number: R-0119821Job Function: Facilities and General ServicesFeatured: No

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