Sanford Health·Fargo, North Dakota
The technician is responsible for cleaning, inspecting, and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment to ensure patient safety. They must also manage inventory and maintain accurate records of processed supplies according to standard operating procedures.
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. Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation:
$17.50 - $23.50 Access your earned wages before payday with Daily Pay! Union Position: No Department Details Schedule is Monday-Friday, no weekends, from 6am-2:30pm. 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! 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.
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. 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 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, along with strong computer and phone skills. While no prior experience is necessary, certification in Central Service Technology is strongly preferred within 24 months of hire.
Market context
Support-services positions in North Dakota often see steady demand in clinics, hospitals, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates with patient-facing experience. These roles can be competitive because employers may prefer a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and CNA credentials, along with six months to two years of clinic or healthcare experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and tailor your application to highlight any clinic workflow, patient support, and certification details.