Associate Sterile Processing Technician - Evenings

Careers With Purpose Sanford 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 day. Facility: Sanford S Univ Med Ctr Location: Fargo, ND Address: 1720 University Dr S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA Shift: 8 Hours – Evening Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00 Salary Range: $17.50 – $23.50 Pay Info: Access your earned wages before payday with Daily Pay! Department Details On‑job training is provided, lasting 2-4 months, training would be completed on the day shift, starting 9 am-5:30 pm, Monday‑Friday. After initial training, schedule would move to working on the Evening shift. The Evening schedule is Monday‑Friday, no weekends, from 2 pm-10:30 pm. Schedule would include 2 holidays per year. No experience necessary – as an Associate 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 an Associate 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. Our department has room for growth with 5 different levels of responsibility and pay! 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. Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner and maintains continuity in workflow. 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 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 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Sanford 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-0262672 Job Function: Facilities and General Services Featured: No #J-18808-Ljbffr