Sterile Processing Technician

Allina Health • Minneapolis, MN

3d • $23 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides sterile equipment and supplies to surgery and other departments as required. The work includes decontamination, cleaning, sterilization, and processing of supplies and equipment in accordance with federal and state agency guidelines, manufacturer instructions, and hospital infection-control requirements. The position also supports Case Carts, the Sterile Core, and other assigned areas.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have the education and/or experience needed to meet the required principal competencies listed in the job description.
• Must obtain either CBSPD certification or CRCST certification within 18 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in sterile processing or vocational/technical training or education in Instrument Specialist, Central Supply, or Surgical Technology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical instruments skillfully.
• Perform decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments according to department policies and procedures.
• Ensure instruments are clean and free of foreign matter before sterilization; accurately assemble instrument sets and trays; package and label items for the correct sterilization method.
• Follow safety standards and protocols, including infection-control guidelines when working in decontamination.
• Use washers/disinfectors, ultrasonic machines, high-level disinfection equipment, and other department equipment appropriately.
• Operate sterilizers safely and document loads according to standards.
• Process and interpret biological controls and tests according to guidelines, documenting each procedure.
• Report potentially unsafe situations and malfunctioning equipment to a supervisor or Lead.
• Conduct required quality-assurance checks on equipment according to department guidelines.
• Support Case Carts, the Sterile Core, and other assigned areas.
• Accurately pull cases for next-day, add-on, and emergency procedures.
• Complete paperwork required for compliant case charging and billing.
• Follow the task assignment list when working in the sterile core.
• Respond accurately and efficiently to urgent requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits.
• PTO/time away.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
• Student loan support benefits to help navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed