What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile processing technician position at Sanford Health?
Job Summary
As 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.
Responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring all patient care and surgical supplies, equipment, and instruments are properly inventoried, inspected, stored, distributed and reprocessed in a timely manner
Follows all standard operating procedures
Understands and demonstrates all policies and infection prevention and control guidelines
Able to recognize potential and actual processing errors and follow-up according to procedure or management instruction
Utilizes applicable inventory systems in use
Qualifications
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.
Benefits
Sanford 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 (k) retirement plan, work / life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
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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.
Last updated : 2024-08-29
Salary : $17 - $23
