Sterile Processing Technician II

Requisition Number: 509956

Why North Memorial Health

At North Memorial Health you will be a valuable member of our inclusive and nurturing team that values professional growth offering big benefits like tuition reimbursement and a supportive culture with a world of education and training opportunities.

Our health system encompasses two hospital locations in Robbinsdale and Maple Grove as well as a network of 25 clinics which includes 13 primary clinics 6 specialty clinics 4 urgent care/urgency centers and emergency care offerings covering five counties. Our Robbinsdale Hospital established in 1954 is a 385bed facility recognized as the top Level 1 Trauma center for 25 years as well as serving as a Level II pediatric trauma center and Level III NICU. Our Maple Grove Hospital was established in 2009 is a 134bed facility recognized as a top hospital in the state for Women and Children Care with a Level III NICU and is the largest Family Birth Center in the state 5000 deliveries per year and over 60000 babies delivered). Both have been named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals list 2023 Womens Choice Award Best Hospitals list.

Benefits the North Way!

As North Memorial Health is a nonprofit organization you are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program. Most parttime and all fulltime positions are eligible for benefits.

• Health & Welfare Benefit Packages
• 401k Retirement Match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plans
• Adoption Reimbursement up to $3000 per child
• Child Care Discount Program with New Horizon 10 off weekly childcare tuition
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement
• 24/7 Fitness Center Access for all benefit eligible team members

Commitment to Diversity Equity & Inclusion

At North Memorial Health we recognize that the strength of our team lies in our diversity and make every effort to embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person on our team. We strive to ensure that everyone feels like they are a valuable part of our community with initiatives that reinforce our belief in diversity equity and inclusivity to promote a workforce that enables authenticity as we want to be our best when providing effective services to our patients. We acknowledge and celebrate the unique traditions backgrounds languages beliefs and customs of our community and want everyone to feel welcome. Through our DE&I initiatives we hope to dispel myths assumptions and acts of implicit bias.

About this position

Maintains a quality product by inspecting cleaning needed maintenance correct assembling and packaging of surgical instruments and equipment for sterilization. Under limited supervision performs work in a technical support position involving sterile processing and dispensing of supplies and equipment needed for patient care. Ensures departmental standards for quality and productivity are maintained. Performs sterile processing and distribution functions within the Central Processing Department. Implements and abides by Customer Service Standards. Supports and implements patient safety and other safety practices as appropriate.

CBSPD/HPSA certification is required

Requirements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required
Graduation from an accredited program in Sterile Processing Technician required. Current team members hired before September 1 2024 and any applicant participating in a NMH approved trainee program are exempt from this requirement.

Experience

Experience
Instrument Room or Surgical Technologist experience preferred.
Oneyear Sterile Processing experience required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Possesses knowledge of surgical instruments common medical abbreviations and basic medical terminology
Ability to multitask work independently and as a team to provide exceptional customer service.
Effective planning organizational and detailoriented skills.
Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to express ideas and information (both in written and oral form) clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience.
Demonstrated ability to deal with conflict in a positive manner. Has an awareness of responds to and considers the needs feelings and capabilities of others.
Ability to be accountable for quality customer service and respond appropriately to a variety of personalities and situations.
Proficient in oral and written communication using English with skills sufficient to perform functions of position
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to perform manual inspection assembly and packaging methods for sterilization
Ability to maintain quality safety and infection control standards.
Possess basic computer usage and skills to include MS applications internet etc.
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to operate automated SPD equipment

Licensure/Certification

CRCST/CBSPD/HSPA

The North Memorial Health System is dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt perfectly align with every qualification listed we encourage you to apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Work Group: 113 Service Workers

Hourspertwoweekpayperiod: 80

Shift: Evenings 8 hours

WeekendRequirement: Every Other Weekend

Call Requirement: None

Remote or Onsite:Onsite

FLSA Status: NonExempt

Benefit Eligibility: Health insurance benefits are available for this position. North Memorial Health offers multiple health plans based on work group eligibility.

Salary Range:113 Service Workers 29 $22.45 $30.72 based on experience

Shift Differential: Compensation may include shift differential pay depending on the position and shift worked.

STI Bonus Eligible: False