Sterile Processing Technician Heart Hospital of South Dakota, LLC Sioux Falls, SD Job Details Full-time 7 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or

GED Full Job Description Location:

Sioux Falls, SD Worker Type:

Regular Work Shift:

Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America) At Avera Heart Hospital, you're not just joining a workplace

• you're becoming part of a family. With more than 700 dedicated employee, we deliver care that truly makes a difference. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the distinction of being one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide
• out of more than 4,000
• to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Position Highlights This position assists professional staff in providing care for the operative patient. This position requires surgical knowledge and expertise to ensure proper instrumentation and supplies are available on the surgical field and/or in the operating room where the procedure is to be performed. This position helps the sterile operative team, performs routine and specialized housekeeping activities, applies principles of infection control and medical ethics. Retrieves, cleans, and decontaminates instrumentation and equipment, issues and tracks department specific equipment/instrumentation within the hospital. Prepares, packages, and processes items in accordance with hospital policies, established practices and manufacturer's recommendations. Performs, recommends and evaluates quality measures and improvements. This position will also be responsible for training newly assigned personnel. Patient safety and confidentiality are maintained at all times.

Work Schedule:

Flexible schedules to cover all shifts and weekends, as hospital needs demand. Routine on call requirements.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or G.E.D. required. Previous experience in hospital sterile processing preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

IAHCSMM certification preferred. Current BLS certification preferred.