Sterile Processing Technician Non-Certified

Avera Health·Sioux Falls, South Dakota

$18 - $22/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 2 days ago

Practice for this role

Sterile Processing Technician Non-Certified · $18 - $22/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-8% vs. median posted rate for support services roles in Sioux Falls, South Dakota ($19.50/hr, n=113)

116 similar openings in the Sioux Falls area · median $19.50/hr

$1.50/hr · lowesthighest · $1,040/hr

this role: $18.00/hrmedian $19.50/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 113 posted support services roles in Sioux Falls, South Dakota rates. This role sits in the 25th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 8% below the Sioux Falls, South Dakota median for support services roles.

Performs decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of medical instruments according to infection control and quality assurance guidelines. Operates specialized sterilization equipment and maintains accurate tracking of instruments using computer systems.

Location

Avera
McKennan
Hospital
Worker
Type:
Regular
Work
Shift:
Day
Shift (United
States of
America)
Pay
Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $18.00 - $22.00
Position
Highlights
Monday-
Friday 6:00am-2:30PM; 80 hours 2 weeks No weekends Experience a plus!

You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

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.

Essential Qualifications

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.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent and the ability to perform essential job functions including visual acuity and effective communication. Candidates must be able to work the specified day shift hours and adhere to safety and regulatory standards.

high school
Communication
Sterilization
Decontamination
Customer service
Computer literacy
Equipment operation
Infection control
Safety compliance
Quality assurance
Instrument assembly

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $18 - $22/hr
Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Posted: Sep 16, 2026
Application: Employer website

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