Sterile Processing Technician

Careers With Purpose

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.

Facility: Black Hills Surg Hosp

Location: Rapid City, SD

Salary Range: $18.00 - $26.50

Job Summary

Responsible for ensuring patient care and surgical supplies, equipment, and instruments are properly inventoried, decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, stored, distributed, and tracked in quality and timely manner throughout the health system. Follows all standard operating procedures (SOP) and 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 work flow. Utilizes applicable inventory systems in use.

Qualifications

Must be currently in an Associates Program in Surgical Technology. Minimum of 12 months experience in Sterile Processing and/or Central Distribution is strongly preferred. Must have knowledge of medical terminology, and must have strong communication and computer skills.

Req Number: R-0257978