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Avera Health·Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sterile Processing Technician · $18 - $23/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 110 posted support services roles in Sioux Falls, South Dakota rates. This role sits in the 24th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 8% below the Sioux Falls, South Dakota median for support services roles.
Performs decontamination, assembly, and sterilization procedures according to infection control and quality assurance guidelines. Ensures that physicians and OR staff have access to safe, sterile products for patient use.
Performs decontamination and sterilization procedures according to Infection Control and QA guidelines. Provides the physicians, OR staff, and nurses with products safe for patient use on a routine basis or as emergency needs demand.
What you will do
Performs decontamination, assembly and sterilization, according to Infection Control and established QA monitoring guidelines as demonstrated by annual competency review.
Operates sterilization equipment which includes: steam, ETO, and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaner, washer/sterilizer, and automated cart washer.
Operates equipment according to manufacturer operational directions and in a manner that ensures the safety of the operator as demonstrated by annual competency review.
Utilizes computer to access information; communication with manager, supervisors and co-workers.
Reports broken and malfunctioning instruments and equipment to the supervisor or manager.
Utilizes desktop and laptop computers and handheld PDA for instrument decontamination, assembly and tracking functions.
Answers phones and meets customer’s needs in a professional manner.
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
High School or GED Equivalent: Expectations and Standards
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.
Prior experience in the sterile processing field is required for this role. Candidates must possess adequate visual acuity and the ability to effectively communicate and operate specialized sterilization equipment.
Market context
Sterile Processing Technician roles in South Dakota are often tied to steady hospital and surgical-center demand, especially where operating room volume depends on reliable instrument turnaround. Competition can be stronger for candidates with hands-on sterile processing or central distribution experience, and this posting also looks for current enrollment in an Associate’s program for Surgical Technology. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your program status and experience match before applying.