Sterile Processing Technician - Full Time - Fargo Hospital

Seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to serve at Essentia Health's hospital on 32nd Avenue in Fargo, North Dakota. This employee works 40 hours weekly on both day and evening shifts. Schedule is Monday through Friday with rotating holidays. There are no weekend or on-call obligations. Day shift is 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and evening shift is 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm. A $3000 sign-on bonus is available, minus applicable taxes, paying $1500 after 30 days of employment with a 2-year commitment, and a second $1500 payment after 2 years of employment.

• No educational requirements.
  

We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about! Our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve. We are like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541

Responsible for the reprocessing of reusable surgical instruments and patient care equipment for use in surgery and throughout various nursing units. Plays a vital role in ensuring clean, safe, sterile instruments and equipment are available to hospital staff for use in patient care.

• Tech I (non-certified): $17-98-$26.97 based on experience.
  
• Tech II (certified): $19.08-$$28.62 based on experience.
  

• Health Insurance and HSA or FSA accounts
  
• Dental and Vision insurances
  
• Supplemental insurances- critical illness, accident, & hospital indemnity
  
• Paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance
  
• Supplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
  
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
• PTO accrual and 7 paid holidays per year
  
• Paid parental leave after one year (24+ hours weekly required)
  
• Adoption assistance after one year (24+ hours weekly required)
  
• Bereavement & Jury Duty (all regularly scheduled employees)
  

• Take Charge (employee wellness program)
  
• Guidance Resources (free confidential counseling)
  
• Employee discount program
  
• 401(k) retirement account (traditional & Roth)
  
• 401(k) matching & discretionary contributions (subject to service requirements)
  

• Tech I: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) within 2 years of hire.
  
• Tech II: Current certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
  

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.