Associate 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:** Bemidji Medical Center **Location:** Bemidji, MN **Address:** 1300 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA **Shift:** 8 Hours - Evening Shifts **Job Schedule:** Full time **Weekly Hours:** 40.00 **Salary Range:** $20.88 - $31.40 **Pay Info:** Union! AF1851 **Union Position:** Yes **Job Summary** 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. 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. **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 required within 24 months of date of hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) required. **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 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 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-0268318 **Job Function:** Facilities and General Services **Featured:** No

Salary : $21 - $31