Sterile Processing Technician (Certified) - Full-time at Avera – Aberdeen, South Dakota

Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.

Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Avera St. Luke's Named Top 20 Rural Community Hospital

Avera Named to Forbes' Best-in-State Employers List

Avera St. Luke’s Hospital is looking for a Sterile Processing Technician to join our Team!

Position Highlights:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
• Options for Free Health Insurance!
• Be a part of a rewarding team while providing outstanding care to a variety of patients.
• Career Growth: Great opportunity to obtain healthcare experience for those that are looking to further their education in healthcare or be involved in an ever-changing career with upward mobility.

Job Summary

• The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of various supplies and equipment for all departments in the hospital, outside the hospital and outreach clinics as well as preparation of linen for sterilization.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to specific issues and data reflective of the patient/customer's status.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• Requires 3-6 months of on-the-job training.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Certification in processing is required. Employee will have 2 years from date of hire to complete Certification.

Work Schedule

• Day Shifts; 72 hours every 2 weeks
  • Occasional weekend (Every 4th Saturday)
  • Occasional holiday (Every 4th holiday)

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

• $18.25 - $22.25 per hour

What Makes Avera Special?