Sterile Processing Technician - Full Time - Days/Evenings
About The Position
Essentia Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to serve at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainer, Minnesota. This sterile tech works rotating day and evening shifts, Monday through Friday. Schedules are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, 10:00 am to 6:30 pm, and 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm. Every fifth weekend on call and a holiday rotation are required. The role is 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.
Requirements
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)
Responsibilities
- Reprocessing of reusable surgical instruments and patient care equipment for use in surgery and throughout various nursing units.
- Ensuring clean, safe, sterile instruments and equipment are available to hospital staff for use in patient care.
- Meticulous attention to detail is crucial for inspecting instruments for cleanliness and damage.
- Troubleshoot issues with equipment and adapt to changing protocols.
- Maintaining reliable and consistent attendance.
- Standing and walking for extended periods, often during an entire 8-hour shift or longer.
- Frequently lift and carry items of varying weights. Routine lifting of up to 25 pounds is common. Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds may be required.
- Push and pull heavy carts, which can weigh hundreds of pounds when fully loaded with equipment and supplies.
- Handling and assembling delicate surgical instruments and operating equipment.
- Frequent bending, squatting, crouching, reaching, twisting, and kneeling.
- Work in a fast-paced environment that can be noisy and warm due to machinery such as autoclaves.
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods to protect from exposure to blood/body fluids, chemicals, and other hazards.
Benefits
- 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
- Adoption assistance after one year
- 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)
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Supplemental options to fit your needs
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions
- Training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
- Flexible scheduling
- Generous time off
- Wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
