Sterile Processing Technician

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services.  CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.

CHI St Alexius is looking for a Full Time Sterile Processing Tech to join the team!

The Central Service Technician provides the technical expertise and service in the processing of instrumentation and supplies to ensure they are suitable for patient use on a routine and emergency basis in accordance with the mission and philosophy of St. Alexius Medical Center. The technician ensures that the procedures are kept current and initiates charges when appropriate.

What You'll Do:

• Accurately assembles trays, single instruments, and other items in accordance with manufacturer instructions and departmental policies. Inspects instrumentation and equipment to ensure cleanliness, sharpness, and in good working order.
• Monitors biological and chemical testing and records results.  Follows up on positive biological.
• Accurately disassembles, sorts, soaks, and decontaminates instruments/equipment to prepare for terminal sterilization following established procedures.
• Picks and wands instrumentation/equipment needed for surgical cases and assembles case carts on a routine and emergent basis. Prioritizes cases to ensure no procedure delays occur.
• Checks in and wands unused supplies for completed cases and ensures charges are generated and all necessary paperwork is completed.
• Receives and dispatches phone calls from the Operating Room(s) and greets and directs persons with inquiries.

Licensure: Central Service Technician Certificate or may obtain this certification within 2 years of employment.

Education: Highschool Diploma or equivalent